Vietnam’s president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country’s most powerful role
- Lam has been confirmed as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the nation's top political position, according to state media.
- In his inaugural speech, Lam emphasized a need for party leadership and aims to continue his predecessor's anti-corruption efforts and bamboo diplomacy.
- Nguyen Khac Giang noted that Lam's rise could potentially end internal political conflicts, suggesting he may dominate Vietnamese politics for years.
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Vietnam's president confirmed as new Communist Party chief in wake of predecessor's death
Vietnamese President To Lam was confirmed Saturday as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died July 19. It was unclear if Lam will stay in his role as president.
Vietnamese President To Lam is officially appointed as Secretary-General of the Communist Party today, making him the most powerful man in Vietnam. He succeeds Nguyen Phu Trong, who died two weeks ago at the age of 80. Vietnam officially has no supreme leader, but in practice, the Secretary-General of the Communist Party is. Lam had already taken over the tasks of the party chief temporarily due to the deteriorating health of Phu Trong. Communis…
Vietnam's president takes top job as Communist Party chief
Vietnamese President To Lam was named on Saturday to the nation's top position, general secretary of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam, replacing Nguyen Phu Trong, who died two weeks ago.
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