Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân
Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam
Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân (born 12 April 1954 in Bến Tre Province) is a Vietnamese politician currently serving as Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam and the first woman to take the position. Previously, she served as Vice President of the National Assembly, Minister of Labor and President of Hải Dương Province. She replaced Nguyễn Sinh Hùng as Chairwoman of the National Assembly on 31 March 2016.
Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân | |
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| Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam | |
| Assumed office 31 March 2016 | |
| Leader | Nguyễn Phú Trọng |
| Preceded by | Nguyen Sinh Hung |
| Deputy Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam | |
| In office 23 July 2007 – 31 March 2016 | |
| Chairman | Nguyễn Sinh Hùng |
| Member of the Politburo | |
| Assumed office 11 May 2013 | |
| Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs | |
| In office August 2007 – July 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Nguyễn Tấn Dũng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 April 1954 Bến Tre Province, State of Vietnam (now Vietnam) |
| Political party | Communist Party of Vietnam |