Vietnamese President To Lam Appointed New Communist Party Chief

Vietnamese President To Lam has been appointed as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong, passed away on July 19. Lam's appointment to the role of general secretary solidifies his position as the most influential political figure in Vietnam.

Vietnamese President To Lam was confirmed Saturday as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died on July 19.

Lam will assume the role of general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country's most powerful political position, state media reported. It remains uncertain whether Lam will continue in his current role as president.

The former general secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong, had a significant influence on Vietnamese politics since he became the party leader in 2011. Trong was re-elected for a third term as general secretary in 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)