Deputy prime ministers Hoang Trung Hai, Vu Van Ninh, Ngyuen Xuan Phuc, Vu Duc Dam, and Pham Binh Minh
Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly
Legislative branch is the National Assembly and has 500 seats with members directly elected by absolute majority vote with a second round if needed; members serve a 5 year term
Population and industries degrading natural resources and environment (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minn city)
Have a wide variety of natural resources such as: phosphates, coal, magnesium, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil, timber, hydropower, and arable land