To Lam Appointed as Vietnam's New President Amid Anti-Corruption Drive

Vietnam's National Assembly confirmed To Lam, the country's top security official, as its new president. Lam, 66, steps into the largely ceremonial role after his predecessor's resignation amid an anti-corruption campaign affecting Vietnam's political and business elites. Experts believe this positions Lam for future political prominence.

Vietnam's National Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the country's top security official, To Lam, as its new president.

Lam, 66, was confirmed to the job after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the country's political establishment and business elites.

Vietnam's presidency is largely ceremonial, but experts say the new role puts Lam in a “very strong position” to become the next communist party general secretary, the most important political position in the country.