Vietnam Communist Party chief hands power to president as he undergoes medical care
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Vietnam’s President Lam takes over party chief duties as Trong focuses on health
Vietnam’s President To Lam has taken over the duties of Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, who is focusing on an unspecified health treatment, the party said on Thursday.
Is Vietnam's anti-corruption drive a disguised power grab?
TOKYO -- Vietnam's new president, To Lam, made his de facto diplomatic debut in June when he oversaw official events during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the country.
Power Struggle in Vietnam Brings Third President in Less Than 2 Years
A powerful security official was named president of Vietnam on Wednesday, the third person in the job in less than 18 months amid jostling ahead of a generational change in leadership.
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vietnam’s recent political turmoil intensified on Friday as the head of its Parliament resigned, the latest high-level government departure amid a widening anticorruption campaign that has raised questions about the stability of the country.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the job, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office amid an intense anti-corruption campaign.