PAP made the announcement Friday (November 23), which also pointed the city-state's current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong the secretary-general, and Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing the second assistant secretary-general of the ruling party. Analysts say Heng would probably succeed Lee as the secretary-general of the party and the prime minister of the country in the future. The 18-member Central Executive Committee (CEC) of PAP also picked Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli as party chairman and vice chairman respectively. The CEC was re-elected on November 11, during which five former members decided to retreat to make way for new blood. Following the announcement, Lee and several high-level officials voiced their support for Heng. Lee said the election of the new CEC is "a major step forward in our political renewal." The younger ministers and political office holders have been meeting in recent months to discuss who … [Read more...] about Singapore’s finance minister stands out as hot candidate for PM
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Prime Minister calls for joint efforts for global peace, development
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc addresses the High-level General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống NhấtViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc addressed the High-level General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, calling on countries to continue highlighting the role of the United Nations and join hands for a world of peace, equality and sustainable development. At the general debate in New York City, the US, on the afternoon of September 27 (local time), PM Phúc, on behalf of the Government and people of Việt Nam, expressed his sincere thanks to the General Assembly for the minute of silence in memory of Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang, who recently passed away. Taking place from September 25 to October 1, the event is themed “Making the United Nations Relevant to All People: Global … [Read more...] about Prime Minister calls for joint efforts for global peace, development
Vietnam has new president, PM nominated for second term
Truong Tan Sang has been voted in as the new president of Vietnam, but Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is on track to stay in his seat. Truong Tan Sang elected as the President of Vietnam for the 2011-2016 term Winning the election with 97.8% of the vote, Truong Tan Sang\'s term in office will be from 2011 to 2016. Sang was elected by the National Assembly\'s Standing Committee on the afternoon of July 23. After a discussion session, the vast majority of NA deputies agreed with the proposal. Former President Nguyen Minh Triet (L) congratulates his successor Current Prime Minister sole candidate for next term As the newly-appointed president, Truong Tan Sang nominated Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung as the sole candidate for Prime Minister for the 2011-2016 term. If reelected, Dung will serve a second consecutive term as Prime Minister. One change that President Sang recommended was for Nguyen Hoa Binh, 53, to replace Tran Quoc Vuong as the Director of the Supreme People’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam has new president, PM nominated for second term
Nguyen Xuan Phuc becomes new prime minister
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has been elected prime minister by the National Assembly. Newly-elected Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc took an oath of office at his inaugural ceremony on April 7 Phuc won 90.28% of the vote as the only candidate in the ballot that took place this morning. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc officially took office with immediate effect today. Former PM Nguyen Tan Dung (left) congratulated new PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc at his inaugural ceremony on April 7 Phuc, 62, comes from the central province of Quang Nam and has a degree in economics. He has held various positions including in his local party, was vice chair of Quang Nam People's Committee, deputy Government Inspector, chairman of the Government Office, and served as a deputy prime minister for the 2011-2016 term. Phuc has been a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee for the 10th, 11th and 12th tenures. He is also member of the Politburo for the … [Read more...] about Nguyen Xuan Phuc becomes new prime minister
Giuseppe Conte approved for Italian prime minister
Viet Nam News ROME — Italy’s president on Wednesday approved little-known lawyer Giuseppe Conte’s nomination to be prime minister of a government formed by far-right and anti-establishment parties. "The President of the Republic has tasked me with the role of forming a government," Conte said to reporters after a nearly two-hour meeting with President Sergio Mattarella. Conte’s appointment could herald an end to more than two months of political uncertainty in the eurozone’s third-biggest economy -- but the coalition’s eurosceptic and anti-immigrant stance has alarmed senior European officials. However, 53-year-old Conte, unveiled on Monday as anti-establishment Five Star Movement and nationalist League’s pick for premier, sought a more conciliatory tone towards Europe when speaking to journalists at the presidential Quirinal palace. "I’m aware of the necessity to confirm Italy’s place, both in Europe and internationally," said … [Read more...] about Giuseppe Conte approved for Italian prime minister