During a recent conference held from October 5 to 9, 2026, the Central Inspection Commission and the Central Internal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam announced significant personnel decisions. On October 7, the Central Inspection Commission confirmed the appointment of Trần Văn Phúc as the Deputy Head for the 14th term, covering the period from 2026 to 2031.

The announcement was made by Trần Sỹ Thanh, a member of the Politburo and the Head of the Central Inspection Commission, who presented the decision and congratulated Trần Văn Phúc with flowers. Trần Văn Phúc, born in 1978 and hailing from Hanoi, has an extensive background in law enforcement, having held various positions including Deputy Director of the Department of Investigation of Corruption, Economic Crimes, and Smuggling at the Ministry of Public Security, as well as Director of the Police Departments in Thái Bình and Quảng Ninh provinces.

In July 2025, Trần Văn Phúc was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. He has been a member of the Central Inspection Commission since October 2025 and has now been officially appointed as its Deputy Head as of October 7, 2026.

Additionally, during this conference, the Central Committee of the Communist Party also elected Trần Quang Bảo, a member of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, to serve as a member of the Central Inspection Commission for the 2026-2031 term. Trần Quang Bảo, born in 1974 and from Hà Tĩnh province, holds a Ph.D. in Forestry.

On the same day, the Central Internal Affairs Commission held a meeting to announce the appointment and transfer of several leadership positions. Key appointments included Trịnh Thăng Quyết as the new Head of the Case Handling Department and Phạm Thị Thu Thủy as the new Head of the Local Affairs Department.

These changes reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership within the Communist Party and enhance the effectiveness of governance and anti-corruption measures in Vietnam.