Vietnam's Communist Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Dies at 80

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has died at the age of 80. He held the country's most powerful position for over a decade. State media reported he died on Friday afternoon after a period of illness. President To Lam assumed Trong's duties on Thursday.

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has died, state media confirmed on Friday. He was 80 years old and had held Vietnam's most influential position for over a decade.

According to state media, citing information from Trong's medical team, he died early Friday afternoon following a period of illness. Vietnam's President To Lam took over his duties on Thursday when the party announced that Trong needed to focus on medical treatment.

Trong's tenure was notable for his efforts to combat corruption and his work in strengthening Vietnam's international relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)