# Career transitions of Vietnamese media personalities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/career-transitions-of-vietnamese-media-personalities
> Updated: 2026-10-05T16:21:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The profiles of prominent Vietnamese television figures Trịnh Long Vũ and Lê Quang Minh highlight a trend of transitioning from on-screen roles to media management.

Trịnh Long Vũ, formerly a host for programs such as ‘Chiếc Nón Kỳ Diệu’ on Vietnam Television (VTV), moved from presenting and sports commentary into leadership roles, including serving as Editor-in-Chief at VTVcab before resigning in early 2020.

Similarly, news anchor Lê Quang Minh transitioned from presenting the 19h News bulletin to management roles, including Director of the VTV24 News Center and General Director of National Assembly Television. Following the transfer of National Assembly Television’s functions back to VTV in January 2025, his professional role remains undisclosed.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Lê Quang Minh: Career evolution of former VTV news anchor

Journalist Lê Quang Minh, a well-known former VTV news anchor, has transitioned from prominent broadcasting roles to management and leadership positions within Vietnamese media.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/l-quang-minh-career-evolution-of-former-vtv-news-anchor

### 2026-09-30: Trịnh Long Vũ: From popular VTV host to media executive

Trịnh Long Vũ, a former popular VTV host and ‘Chiếc Nón Kỳ Diệu’ presenter, transitioned from media stardom to management before resigning from his leadership role at VTVcab in 2020.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trnh-long-v-from-popular-vtv-host-to-media-executive

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