Vietnam President To Lam Confirmed as Communist Party Chief

Vietnamese President To Lam has been confirmed as the new general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, following the death of his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong, on July 19. Lam, who previously served as the country's top security official and led an anti-corruption campaign, had assumed the role of president in May after Trong's resignation due to deteriorating health.

Lam has pledged to continue Trong's legacy, focusing on socioeconomic development and the ongoing anti-graft campaign. It remains uncertain whether he will continue in his role as president while serving as the general secretary of the Communist Party, the most powerful political position in Vietnam. Lam's confirmation marks a significant shift in the country's leadership dynamics following Trong's influential tenure since 2011.