On the afternoon of 16/12, the Central Inspection Committee issued a communique from its 70th session, stating that it had concluded Le Tan Dung, currently Deputy Minister of Education and Training, and Doan Mau Diep, while serving as Deputy Ministers of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, violated Party regulations and State laws. Their transgressions involved the performance of assigned duties and efforts against corruption, waste, and negativity.

The two also breached regulations outlining prohibited actions for Party members and their duty to set an example. These actions caused serious consequences, undermining the reputation of the Party organizations and agencies where they were employed.

Considering the severity, consequences, and underlying causes of the violations, the Central Inspection Committee decided to issue a warning to Dung and Diep. A warning stands as the third most severe form of Party discipline, after expulsion and dismissal.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Le Tan Dung. Photo: National Assembly Media

Deputy Minister Le Tan Dung, 59, hails from Tay Ninh province. He previously served as Deputy Chief of the Provincial Party Committee Office, Director of the Department of Home Affairs, and Vice Chairman of the former Long An province. In 9/2017, the Prime Minister appointed him Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, a role he held for nearly 8 years. His portfolio included: vocational education, the university sector under the Ministry, office administration, Party and mass organization work, and project management boards directly under the Ministry.

In 2/2025, following the merger of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the transfer of certain responsibilities to the Ministry of Education and Training, Dung was appointed Deputy Minister of Education and Training by the Prime Minister, a position he holds today.

Doan Mau Diep, 66, served as Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs for 9 years, from 2010 to 2019. He retired in 8/2019.

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