Nguyễn Tấn Dũng
- Born:
- November 17, 1949, Cà Mau Province, Vietnam
- Nationality:
- Vietnamese
- Profession(s):
- Politician
Early Life and Education
- Joined the People's Army of Vietnam at age 12, fighting in the Vietnam War.
- Received military and political training within the army.
- Studied law and received a degree.
Career and Major Achievements
- Held various positions within the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) at the provincial level.
- Served as Deputy Minister of Interior.
- Governor of Kiên Giang Province.
- Appointed Deputy Prime Minister in 1997.
- Served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2006 to 2016.
- Oversaw significant economic growth during his tenure, including Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- Implemented economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment.
Notable Works
- Spearheaded efforts to modernize Vietnam's infrastructure.
- Played a key role in shaping Vietnam's foreign policy during his time as Prime Minister.
Legacy and Impact
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng served as Prime Minister during a period of substantial economic development and integration into the global economy. He is remembered for his focus on attracting foreign investment and modernizing the Vietnamese economy. The influence of family members, including the topic of an "em vo cua nguyen tan dung biography," sparked debate on nepotism within Vietnamese politics during his tenure.