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Who is To Lam, the ex-public security minister turned Vietnam top leader
BANGKOK, Aug 3 — To Lam, named Vietnam’s top leader today, is a powerful former public security minister who has been swiftly elevated by a corruption crackdown that swept away other contenders. He was confirmed as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam after the death of his predecessor Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam’s most powerful leader in decades. In his first remarks as general secretary, Lam said his promotion was the result of “a…
To Lam: ex-public security minister turned Vietnam top leader
To Lam, a former public security minister, was named general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party following Nguyen Phu Trong's death. Elevated by an anti-corruption campaign that removed rivals, Lam is expected to continue existing policies. His rise could influence Vietnam's socio-political environment, as he has been known for a tough stance on dissent.
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