As of December 2025, Vietnam has seven four star generals serving in the military and the police, all of whom hold senior positions within the Party and the State.
The four star generals in the Vietnam People’s Army include:
General Luong Cuong, President of the State of Vietnam, born in 1960, originally from Phu Tho Province.
General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence, born in 1960, originally from Ninh Binh Province.
General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, born in 1962, originally from Tien Giang Province.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, born in 1966, originally from Ninh Binh Province.
General Trinh Van Quyet, Head of the Central Commission for Publicity and Mass Mobilisation, born in 1966, originally from Hai Phong City.
The four star generals in the People’s Public Security forces include:
General To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, born in 1957, originally from Hung Yen Province.
General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security, born in 1965, originally from Hung Yen Province.
