Professor Nguyen Van Kim was elected president of the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences at its eighth congress for the 2026–2031 term. The congress included 174 delegates representing nearly 7,000 members across 40 member associations and branches.
The association continues to focus on historical research, public education and heritage advice. Its previous-term report highlighted contributions to the 30-volume History of Vietnam and publishing and consultation work. The election begins a new term, while the achievements reviewed concern earlier activity.