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Vietnam leadership changes and Tuyên Quang exam scandal

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Vietnam provincial leadership changes and Tuyên Quang exam scandal

In late July 2026, Vietnam’s Central Party Committee announced new several provincial leadership appointments, including naming Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Tâm as the prospective Chairman of the Quảng Ngãi People’s Committee and electing Lieutenant General Tô Anh Dũng as Chairman of the Thanh Hóa People’s Committee. Following these appointments, changes, Tuyên Quang Province reshuffled underwent a senior official duties. Vice Chairman Vương Ngọc Hà was relieved of direct supervision over the Department of Education and Training, with oversight transferred to Deputy Chairman Đỗ Anh Tuấn. On August 8, 2026, the restructuring in Tuyên Quang was linked to reshuffle amid an investigation into irregularities during the 2026 High School Graduation Exam at Tuyên Quang Specialized High School. The Ministry of Public Security has indicted 29 defendants for abusing positions and powers during the exam process. As a result direct consequence of the investigation, investigation and findings regarding personnel management, Vũ Đình Hưng, Director of the Tuyên Quang Department of Education and Training, was suspended from his position for up to 30 working days, effective August 10, 2026. In response to To manage the scandal, Deputy crisis, Vice Chairman Đỗ Anh Tuấn has been assigned to directly manage oversee the Department of Education and Training and will lead a steering committee for a re-examination of 328 students scheduled for August 14–15, 2026. affected students. To ensure objectivity during the re-examination process, the province is mobilizing personnel from educational institutions not directly involved in the case. Meanwhile, Vice Chairman Vương Ngọc Hà, who was relieved of direct supervision over the education sector, has been reassigned to oversee culture, sports, tourism, and health.

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