Nguyen Duy Ngoc, head of the Central Organization Commission, presented the Politburo's decision to approve Le Ngoc Chau as secretary of the Hai Phong City Party Committee for the 2026-2031 term on the morning of 10/4.

Le Ngoc Chau, secretary of Hai Phong Party Committee. Photo: Le Tan

Chau, a native of Ha Noi City, holds a doctor of law degree. He is a member of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party and a deputy of the 16th National Assembly.

His career includes serving as deputy commander of the Mobile Police Command, Ministry of Public Security; director of Hai Phong City Police; and director of Hai Duong Province Police. In 9/2024, he was elected chairman of Hai Duong province.

Following the merger of Hai Phong City and Hai Duong province in 7/2025, Chau was appointed chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee.

The Standing Board of Hai Phong City Party Committee currently comprises Party Committee Secretary Le Ngoc Chau and deputy secretaries: Do Manh Hien (permanent deputy), Le Van Hieu (chairman of the People's Council), Pham Van Lap (chairman of the Fatherland Front Committee), and Do Thanh Trung.

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