Vietnam Names Military General as New President, a Move to Stabilize the System
2 months ago

Vietnam Names Military General as New President, a Move to Stabilize the System

Associated Press  

Vietnam has elected Army General Luong Cuong as its new president. Cuong, 67, will assume the role after months of turmoil in the country's politics. He has served in the Vietnamese army for over four decades and was a Politburo member since 2021. His appointment is seen as a move to stabilize the system and restore balance between the military and security factions.

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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 Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners, including world leaders
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners, including world leaders

Hindustan Times  

HANOI, Vietnam — Thousands of mourners gathered in Hanoi on Friday for the second day of the funeral of the man who dominated Vietnamese politics for over a decade, Communist Party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners, including world leaders {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} His death, at 80, last week in Hanoi …

Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners, including world leaders
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners, including world leaders

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Thousands of mourners gathered in Hanoi on Friday for the second day of the funeral of the man who dominated Vietnamese politics for over a decade, Communist Party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. AP AUDIO: Vietnam Communist Party chief’s funeral draws thousands of mourners, including world leaders Sound as mourners scatter flower petals onto the casket at …

Vietnam mourns late party leader at funeral
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vietnam mourns late party leader at funeral

China Daily  

People pay their respects to the late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the national funeral in Hanoi on Thursday. VIETNAM NEWS AGENCY Vietnam began a two-day state funeral for late leader Nguyen Phu Trong on Thursday, with China, the United States and the European Union among those sending high-level delegations to …

Vietnam’s Top Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Dies At 80 After Long Rule; PM Modi Extends Condolences
5 months ago

Vietnam’s Top Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Dies At 80 After Long Rule; PM Modi Extends Condolences

News 18  

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong died on Friday after holding the country’s most powerful position for 13 years during which he oversaw fast economic growth, a years-long anti-graft crackdown and a pragmatic foreign policy. Extend our deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with the people and leadership of Vietnam in this hour of grief.— Narendra Modi July …

Who was Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most influential leader who pioneered 'Bamboo diplomacy'
5 months ago

Who was Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most influential leader who pioneered 'Bamboo diplomacy'

Firstpost  

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on Friday at the age of 80. Trong held the country’s most powerful position for 13 years, during which he oversaw rapid economic growth and led a prolonged anti-corruption campaign while implementing a well-balanced foreign policy that appealed to both China and the US Vietnam's then-President Nguyen Phu Trong speaks …

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80, President To Lam in charge
5 months ago

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80, President To Lam in charge

Firstpost  

State media, citing information from Trong’s medical team, said he died early afternoon on Friday ‘after a period of illness’ Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has died, state media said on Friday, after holding the country’s most powerful position for more than a decade. State media, citing information from Trong’s medical team, said he died early afternoon on …

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at age 80
5 months ago

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at age 80

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media said Friday. During Trong’s tenure as president and Communist Party chief, Guterres said, “Vietnam continued its remarkable development journey to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and an important partner …

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at 80
5 months ago

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at 80

LA Times  

Vietnamese General Secretary of the Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong, shown last year, has died after a months-long illness, official media said Friday. Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media said Friday. “General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party Nguyen …

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media
5 months ago

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media

Al Jazeera  

Government says Trong died at a military hospital ‘due to old age and serious illness’. Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who was seen as the most powerful figure in the country, has died, according to state media, ending more than 13 years of leadership after a reported illness. “A country without discipline would be chaotic and unstable,” …

Vietnam's most powerful Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80
5 months ago

Vietnam's most powerful Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80

New Indian Express  

HANOI: Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most powerful contemporary leader and architect of the country's largest anti-corruption campaign, died Friday at the age of 80, state media said. During Trong's 13 years as general secretary of the Communist Party, thousands of people were arrested on corruption charges and a crackdown on dissidents and activists intensified in the one-party state. Trong would …

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 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 …

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 …

Vietnam President resigns after one year on the job; government says ‘shortcomings impacted public opinion’
9 months ago

Vietnam President resigns after one year on the job; government says ‘shortcomings impacted public opinion’

The Hindu  

The Vietnamese Communist Party on March 20 accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said in a statement citing "shortcomings", in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors' confidence in the country. The government said in a statement Mr. Thuong violated party rules, adding that those "shortcomings had negatively impacted public opinion, affecting the …

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 …

Is Vietnam Entering Uncharted Waters?
10 months ago

Is Vietnam Entering Uncharted Waters?

The Diplomat  

In December, the Communist Party of Vietnam ’s General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong failed to make an appearance during the visits of the Lao prime minister and Indonesian president. The Central Committee would have to decide whether or not to accelerate the two-year transition process by selecting a member of the Politburo to serve out the remaining period of Trong’s …

New president of Vietnam nominated by Communist Party: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

New president of Vietnam nominated by Communist Party: Report

Al Jazeera  

Vietnam’s Communist Party has nominated Vo Van Thuong, 52, as the country’s next president, according to sources. The Vietnamese Communist Party has nominated Vo Van Thuong as the country’s new president, two party sources told the Reuters news agency, following the forced resignation in January of his predecessor as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign in the country. Thuong, 52, …

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