Background
Doctor of Osteopathy, MUOI was born in 1917 in Hanoi.
Doctor of Osteopathy, MUOI was born in 1917 in Hanoi.
Joined movement against French colonial rule 1936. Imprisoned by French. Escaped in 1945 and took part in anti-Japanese uprising in Ha Dong Province.
Political and military leader in provs. of Red River delta during straggle against French 1951-1954.
Alternate; Deputy to National Assembly 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Legislatures. Minister of Commerce 1969.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Building 1976-1987. Vice-Chairman Council of Ministers in charge of Economy since 1987.
Prime Minister June since 1988.
Vice-Chairman National Defense Council December since 1989.
Central Committee Communist Party of Viet-Nam (CPV) March 1955-1960, member since 1960. Political Bureau CPV 1976-1982, member 1982-1987.