Within the first three working days - April 6 to 8, 2026 - Vietnam's 16th National Assembly (Quốc hội khóa XVI) completed the full restructure of the state apparatus for the 2026–2031 term.

For AVPI stakeholders and businesses engaged across Australia-Vietnam, the new leadership’s opening commitments point to a more decisive, reform-oriented government – with clearly identified counterparts across trade, investment, technology, and social policy portfolios.

Download the resource below, which summarises the key appointments and their portfolio responsibilities as a practical reference for businesses and stakeholders engaged across the Australia–Vietnam corridor.

Publication Date
Friday 8th May, 2026
Your Authors
Angela Nguyen
Senior Advisor, Australia Vietnam Policy Institute