Vietnam Mourns Death of Long-Serving Leader Nguyen Phu Trong

The 80-year-old Communist Party chief leaves behind a complex legacy of economic growth, anti-corruption efforts, and political turbulence.

Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's Communist Party general secretary since 2011, died following a prolonged illness.
Trong was known for his 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption campaign, which targeted high-level officials and business leaders.
His tenure saw Vietnam's GDP per capita more than double and the signing of numerous trade agreements.
Trong's death has prompted concerns over political stability and succession within the Communist Party.
International leaders, including Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, have expressed condolences and acknowledged Trong's contributions to Vietnam's development.