Vietnam's To Lam Takes Helm as Party Chief Amid Anti-Graft Turmoil

Vietnamese President To Lam has become the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, succeeding Nguyen Phu Trong. Lam vows to continue Trong's legacy, maintain foreign policy, and focus on socioeconomic goals while intensifying the anti-corruption campaign that has caused political instability in recent months.

Vietnamese President To Lam has been appointed as the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Lam replaces Nguyen Phu Trong, who passed away two weeks ago, after serving temporarily in the role since July due to Trong's ailing health.

Addressing party delegates who unanimously supported his candidacy, Lam committed to upholding Trong's legacy. He assured that Vietnam's foreign policy would remain unchanged, while emphasizing socioeconomic development and a stringent continuation of the anti-corruption campaign.

Despite the nation's reputation for political stability, recent anti-corruption efforts have led to significant political turbulence, according to officials. Lam's tenure as police minister saw extensive anti-graft investigations, raising debates about his potential to centralize power in a manner similar to China's Xi Jinping.

(With inputs from agencies.)