# Vietnam media and publishing leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-media-and-publishing-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-16T13:08:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Vietnam has seen several leadership changes within its media and publishing sectors.

Nguyen Tien Thanh resigned from his positions as Chairman of the Board of Members and General Director of the Vietnam Education Publishing House, effective October 5, 2024. Thanh cited personal wishes to return to journalism and literature, noting his tenure felt like “pressure”. He is transferring to the Van Nghe Newspaper.

In subsequent appointments, Thai Ngoc Quy was named Chairman of the Members' Council and Director of Tre Publishing House for a five-year term starting October 15, 2026. Additionally, Nguyen Ngoc Toan was reappointed as Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Niên Newspaper, effective November 1, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Vietnam media and publishing leaders receive new appointments

Thái Ngọc Quý has been appointed Director of Tre Publishing House, and Nguyễn Ngọc Toàn has been reappointed Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Niên Newspaper in Vietnam.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-media-and-publishing-leaders-receive-new-appointments

### 2026-10-03: Nguyen Tien Thanh resigns as head of Vietnam Education Publishing House

Nguyen Tien Thanh has resigned as Chairman and General Director of Vietnam Education Publishing House to join Van Nghe Newspaper, citing personal wishes to return to journalism and literature.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nguyen-tien-thanh-resigns-as-head-of-vietnam-education-publishing-house

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