1981, degree in Electrical Engineering, Ha Noi Polytechnic University; degree in Engineering; postgraduate diploma in Power Systems; diploma in Power Utility Management; MBA. 1981-89, Engineer, then 1989-91, Chief Engineer, Pha Lai Thermal Power Plant; 1991-93, Manager, International Cooperation Department, Power Company Number One; 1993-94, Deputy Chief of Office, Ministry of Energy; 1995-97, Member of the Board, Vietnam Electricity (EVN); 1997-98, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Industry; 1998-2000, President and Chief Executive Officer, EVN; 2000-02, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Industry; 2002-07: Minister, Ministry of Industry; since 2007, current position.