Vietnam’s president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country’s most powerful role
4 months, 2 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 the reigns was because of “an urgent need to ensure the leadership of the party.” Lam said he would maintain the legacies of his predecessor, notably the anti-corruption campaign that has rocked the country’s political and business elites and a pragmatic approach to foreign policy known as bamboo diplomacy — a phrase coined by Trong referring to the plant’s flexibility, bending but not breaking in the shifting headwinds of global geopolitics. Given the current composition of the upper echelons of Vietnamese politics, Giang said it was possible that Lam’s promotion could mean an end to the internal fighting that has rocked the party for several years.

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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 …

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’s new leader has arrived in China on his first overseas trip since taking the helm
4 months ago

Vietnam’s new leader has arrived in China on his first overseas trip since taking the helm

The Hindu  

Vietnamese leader To Lam started a three-day visit to China on Sunday in his first overseas trip since assuming his country's top post about two weeks ago. His agenda included visiting sites in the southern China city where former Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh spent time, the state-owned Global Times newspaper said in a social media post. The new …

Vietnam's top leader To Lam to make three-day state visit to China
4 months, 1 week ago

Vietnam's top leader To Lam to make three-day state visit to China

China Daily  

File photo of To Lam. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will kick off a three-day state visit to China on Sunday, the first overseas trip since the 67-year-old was elected as the top leader of the Southeast Asian nation in early August. During President Xi Jinping's state visit to Vietnam …

Xi greets Vietnam's To Lam on election as party chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi greets Vietnam's To Lam on election as party chief

China Daily  

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has congratulated To Lam on his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. In recent years, the CPV has implemented the spirit of the resolution of the party's 13th National Congress, vigorously promoted party building, and pushed for new achievements in socialist construction …

Xi greets Vietnam's To Lam on election as party chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi greets Vietnam's To Lam on election as party chief

China Daily  

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has congratulated To Lam on his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. In recent years, the CPV has implemented the spirit of the resolution of the party's 13th National Congress, vigorously promoted party building, and pushed for new achievements in socialist construction …

Vietnamese President To Lam Formally Named As The Country's Communist Party Chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnamese President To Lam Formally Named As The Country's Communist Party Chief

News 18  

Vietnamese President To Lam was formally named the country’s top leader Saturday, pledging to “speed up” a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has snared thousands. The Communist Party elected Lam general secretary at a morning session, the party said at a press conference, making him the most powerful figure in Vietnam’s leadership structure. Lam’s ascension comes two weeks after the death …

Vietnam President To Lam takes top job as Communist Party chief
4 months, 2 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 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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 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 …

Who is Tô Lâm? Vietnam's new president whose selection completes Hanoi's 'four pillars' – Firstpost
7 months ago

Who is Tô Lâm? Vietnam's new president whose selection completes Hanoi's 'four pillars' – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Vietnam’s parliament elected top security minister To Lam as the country’s new president on 22 May. VNA via AP Vietnam’s communist parliament publicly voted in To Lam, the minister of public security, as the country’s new president on Wednesday, following the resignation of his predecessor due to a significant anti-corruption campaign. File Image/Reuters “With To Lam’s ascent to the presidency, …

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

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

The Hindu  

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed as the nation's new president. As Vietnam's top security official, Mr. Lam has led Mr. Trong's sweeping anti-graft campaign. During Mr. Lam's years heading the Public Security Ministry, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and other watchdog organisations have strongly criticised Vietnam for its harassment and intimidation of critics. Under Mr. Lam's watch …

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, 3 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 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

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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