Vietnam President Phuc resigns amid ministers’ corruption scandal
1 year, 11 months ago

Vietnam President Phuc resigns amid ministers’ corruption scandal

Al Jazeera  

Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January. Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has submitted his resignation after the ruling Communist Party found him responsible for violations and wrongdoing of numerous officials under him, the country’s official news agency has said. Phuc’s resignation follows the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers this month in an anti-corruption purge that has led to the arrest of dozens of officials. Vietnam has no paramount ruler and is officially led by four “pillars”: the powerful party’s secretary, the president, the prime minister and the chair of the parliament.

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To Lam's rise to the top in Vietnam has been 'spectacular'. Are we witnessing the emergence of a new strongman leader?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

To Lam's rise to the top in Vietnam has been 'spectacular'. Are we witnessing the emergence of a new strongman leader?

ABC  

A new leader has rapidly ascended to power in Vietnam and some are already comparing him to Xi Jinping. Nguyen Khac Giang, a Vietnam expert at Singapore think tank the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, said Mr Lam's rise had been "spectacular". A 'cascade' of political downfalls Dr Giang said Mr Lam's rise was thanks to a "cascade" of other senior members …

Vietnam President To Lam takes top job as Communist Party chief
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnam President To Lam takes top job as Communist Party chief

The Hindu  

Vietnamese President To Lam was named general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the nation's top position, on Saturday, replacing Nguyen Phu Trong, who died two weeks ago. Mr. Lam took over the duties of party chief on July 18, a day before Trong's death as his health was deteriorating. Addressing the delegates, he vowed to inherit and promote …

Vietnam’s president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country’s most powerful role
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnam’s president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country’s most powerful role

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Vietnamese President To Lam was confirmed Saturday as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died July 19. Lam will be the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country’s most powerful political role, state media said. In his first speech as the Communist Party chief, Lam said that him taking …

Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief

Al Jazeera  

Lam pledges to maintain predecessor’s anti-corruption campaign as he takes nation’s top job – but it is unclear whether he will also remain president. Vietnamese President To Lam has been formally named as the new chief of the Communist Party, the country’s top position, two weeks after the death of the previous general secretary. Officials and diplomats said the party …

Vietnam’s President To Lam becomes caretaker of Communist Party while chief Trong focuses on health
5 months ago

Vietnam’s President To Lam becomes caretaker of Communist Party while chief Trong focuses on health

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese President To Lam on Thursday became the caretaker of the Communist Party because of party chief Nguyen Phu Trong’s poor health, the party said in a statement. Nguyen Phu Trong, who was elected to a third term as general secretary in 2021, has dominated Vietnamese politics since he became party chief in 2011. As Vietnam’s top …

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president
7 months ago

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation’s new president. Vietnam’s presidency is largely ceremonial, but his new role as head of state puts the 66-year-old in a “very strong position” to become the next Communist Party general secretary, the most important political position in the country, said Nguyen Khac Giang, an analyst at …

Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president
7 months ago

Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president

Al Jazeera  

Lam’s appointment comes after a major anticorruption drive that analysts say he has weaponised for his benefit. Vietnam’s rubber-stamp parliament has approved public security minister To Lam as the country’s new president after a major anticorruption campaign forced his predecessor to resign. ‘Stepping stone’ The state president holds a largely ceremonial role but is one of the country’s top four …

Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president
7 months ago

Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president

NPR  

Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president To Lam, who oversaw police and intelligence operations at a time when rights groups say basic freedoms had been suppressed, was confirmed amid a major reshuffle of the country's top leadership. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Vietnam's Communist Party has nominated the country's top police official as its new president amid a major reshuffle …

Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president
7 months ago

Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president

The Hindu  

Vietnam has nominated its Public Security Minister To Lam as its new president, state media said on May 18, after his predecessor resigned in the ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken up the country’s political establishment. The Communist Party's Central Committee had agreed to the nomination of To Lam, a Politburo member, as President, state-run Vietnam News Agency reported. The …

Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president
7 months ago

Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has nominated its Public Security Minister To Lam as its new president, state media said on Saturday, after his predecessor resigned in the ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken up the country’s political establishment. The Communist Party’s Central Committee had agreed to the nomination of To Lam, a Politburo member, as president, state-run Vietnam News Agency …

Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president
7 months ago

Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president

Al Jazeera  

To Lam has been public security minister since 2016 and has taken a hard line on human rights movements in the country. Vietnam’s governing Communist Party has nominated the public security minister to be the next president, state media reported, months after his predecessor stepped down as part of a anticorruption crackdown. Lam has been public security minister since 2016 …

Head of Vietnam’s parliament resigns amid corruption probe
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Head of Vietnam’s parliament resigns amid corruption probe

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites. Hue’s resignation came days after his assistant Pham Thai Ha was arrested on charges of abusing his position and power for personal …

Vietnam’s president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy
9 months ago

Vietnam’s president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Vietnam’s president resigned in the latest episode of the ruling Communist Party’s “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign, and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan was named acting president. The turmoil among top leaders is raising questions about Vietnam’s political stability as its fast-growing economy plays an increasingly important role in world supply chains. Xuan’s appointment as acting president until …

Vietnam’s vice president becomes interim president
9 months ago

Vietnam’s vice president becomes interim president

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam’s Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan will serve as acting president after the previous president’s resignation a year into the position, a Communist Party newspaper reported Thursday. That the youngest president in Vietnam’s modern history, once considered the protege of Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, 79, became its shortest-tenured is a “political earthquake,” said Nguyen …

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign
9 months ago

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign

Hindustan Times  

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the job, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office amid an intense anti-corruption campaign. Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The party said it had accepted his resignation, writing in a statement that “violations by Vo Van …

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign
9 months ago

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the position, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office after likely being implicated in an intense anti-corruption campaign. The party said it had accepted his resignation, writing in a statement that “violations by Vo Van Thuong have …

Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anticorruption campaign
9 months ago

Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anticorruption campaign

Al Jazeera  

Governing party says that Thuong’s ‘shortcomings’ had negatively affected the reputation of the party and the state. Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong has resigned after a little more than a year in office due to “violations” and “shortcomings”, the governing Communist Party has said. The Vietnamese Communist Party said in a statement on Wednesday that the resignation had been accepted …

Vietnam president resigns amid major anti-graft purge
1 year, 11 months ago

Vietnam president resigns amid major anti-graft purge

The Hindu  

Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has resigned, state media said Tuesday, after days of rumours he was about to be sacked as part of a major anti-corruption drive that has seen several ministers fired. "The resignation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is an unprecedented move in the history of the party," said Nguyen Khac Giang, research fellow at the Vietnam …

Vietnamese president resigns, criticized for major scandals
1 year, 11 months ago

Vietnamese president resigns, criticized for major scandals

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned Tuesday, becoming the most senior member of the government to step down after a series of high-profile corruption scandals for which he was held responsible. The state Vietnam News Agency reported that he had resigned at a session of the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee that was held “to consider and give …

Vietnam removes two deputy PMs amid anti-corruption campaign
1 year, 11 months ago

Vietnam removes two deputy PMs amid anti-corruption campaign

Al Jazeera  

Stripping the two men of their positions comes as Vietnam’s Communist Party intensifies fight against corruption. Vietnam’s National Assembly has voted to dismiss two deputy prime ministers from their posts, a government statement said, in what analysts believe is a new escalation in an anti-corruption crackdown. The parliament also ratified the appointment of environment minister, Tran Hong Ha, and the …

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