Vietnam president resigns after one year on the job, government says

Following President Vo Van Thuong’s resignation on Wednesday, Vietnam will be looking for the third head of state in the last year. Vo was forced to resign by the ruling Communist Party. He was accused of “violating the party’s rules,” which could be linked to the arrest of his former subordinate for corruption.

Vietnam loses its second president in two years amid concerns for political stability

Vo Van Thuong has resigned after just over a year, as the country continues its ‘blazing furnace’ anti-corruption driveVietnam’s government has announced the resignation of its second president in as many years amid an anti-corruption drive, sparking concerns for the country’s political stability.President Vo Van Thuong’s alleged “violations and flaws have negatively affected public perception, as well as the reputation of the party and the stat…

Vietnamese president resigns after just over a year

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, making him the country's second ceremonial leader to step down in just over a year.

Vietnam is considered a good alternative to China as a production location. Since the ruling Communist Party took action against corrupt officials, stability is over.

Vietnam power struggle: Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, under pressure from the communist party. Party leader Trong...

De president van Vietnam is al na een jaar afgetreden. Dat is gebeurd onder druk van de regerende communistische partij, die bezig is met een omvangrijk anti-corruptieonderzoek. Het parlement moet donderdag nog officieel instemmen met zijn vertrek, maar dat lijkt een formaliteit. In een verklaring staat dat overtredingen door president Vo Van Thuong de reputatie van de communistische partij hebben beschadigd. Op de aard van de overtredingen word…