# Đỗ Thanh Hải career transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thanh-hi-career-transition > Updated: 2026-10-05T10:25:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Đỗ Thanh Hải, a prominent director and Meritorious Artist, resigned from his position as the Standing Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV) effective October 1, 2026. The broadcaster announced that his departure was based on his “personal wishes.” Following his resignation, Đỗ Thanh Hải joined Sun Group as Deputy General Director. In this new role, he will also serve as the General Director for the group’s Cinema and Performing Arts division. Sun Group intends to leverage his expertise for projects such as a planned 279-hectare film studio in Ninh Binh province. ## Claims - Đỗ Thanh Hải has been appointed Deputy General Director of Sun Group. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Đỗ Thanh Hải will also serve as General Director of the Cinema and Performing Arts division. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Đỗ Thanh Hải resigned from his position as Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV) effective October 1, 2026. (single source) - Sun Group plans to implement a 279-hectare film studio project in Urban City, Ninh Binh province. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Đỗ Thanh Hải joins Sun Group as Deputy General Director Former VTV Deputy General Director and director Đỗ Thanh Hải has joined Sun Group as Deputy General Director and head of its Cinema and Performing Arts division. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thanh-hi-joins-sun-group-as-deputy-general-director ### 2026-10-02: Đỗ Thanh Hải resigns as Standing Deputy General Director of VTV Director and Meritorious Artist Đỗ Thanh Hải has resigned from his role as Standing Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV) due to personal reasons after nearly 30 years with the broadcaster. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thanh-hi-resigns-as-standing-deputy-general-director-of-vtv --- Cite as: Đỗ Thanh Hải career transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/thanh-hi-career-transition