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Fear Not? The Economic Impact of Vietnam’s Political Churn
By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Phuong Linh
Political stability is supposed to be one of Vietnam’s selling points, but its politics remain opaque and everything tends to come as a surprise.
Vietnam Communist Party Chief’s Funeral Draws Thousands of Mourners, Including World Leaders
By Aniruddha Ghosal
Among those in attendance were the fourth-ranked leader in the Chinese Communist Party, a former Japanese prime minister, and top Cabinet officials from the U.S. and India.
Vietnam Communist Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Dies at Age 80
By Associated Press
Trong had dominated Vietnamese politics since 2011. Now attention turns to his successor, former security minister To Lam.
Vietnam’s President To Lam Assumes Leadership Duties as Communist Party Chief Trong Faces Health Crisis
By Shannon Tiezzi and Aniruddha Ghosal
The sudden announcement confirmed longstanding rumors of Trong's ill health, and locks in Lam as his successor.
Putin Signs Deals With Vietnam to Offset Moscow’s Growing Isolation
By Aniruddha Ghosal
The Russian leader's two-day visit to Hanoi follows trips by U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Vietnam Appoints President’s Ally as New Security Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang's appointment strengthens the chances of his former boss becoming the next Communist Party chief.
In the Hot Seat: To Lam’s Rise to the Vietnamese Presidency
By Ian Hollinger
The powerful former public security minister has been boosted into the ranks of the country's top leaders. Will the promotion come back to haunt him?
Vietnam’s Top Security Official To Lam Confirmed as President
By David Rising
Lam was confirmed by Vietnam’s National Assembly after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the political establishment.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Approves New Chair, President Expected Soon
By Sebastian Strangio
The Vietnamese legislature is also expected to approve the elevation of To Lam, the powerful public security minister, to the presidency.
Vietnam Removes Another Top Leader as Political Blood-Letting Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
Truong Thi Mai, the permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat, is the third top leader to step down in the past two months.
Vietnam’s Parliament Accepts Chair’s Resignation, Announces Interim Replacement
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent resignations have left two of Vietnam's top leadership positions, and five of the 18 seats on the Communist Party's Politburo, vacant.
Why the US Should Cooperate More Closely With Vietnam’s Public Security Ministry
By Khang Vu
Small arms procurements for internal security agencies could be a step toward more substantial purchases of U.S. hardware for Vietnam's military.