The appointment was made through secret voting.

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National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) presents flowers to new Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung

Hung will hold the position for the 2016-2021 tenure.

Earlier on October 23, NA deputies passed a resolution approving the dismissal of Truong Minh Tuan from the post of the Minister of Information and Communications.

Source: VNA