Vietnam's Communist Party Appoints To Lam as New President

Leadership reshuffle continues amid extensive anti-corruption campaign, with multiple high-ranking officials stepping down.

To Lam, Vietnam's Public Security Minister since 2016, is set to become the new state president.
The nomination is part of a major leadership overhaul following the resignation of two presidents and a parliament speaker in less than 18 months.
The anti-corruption drive, led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, has seen numerous top officials and business leaders prosecuted.
Tran Thanh Man has been nominated as the new head of the National Assembly, replacing Vuong Dinh Hue.
The political instability raises concerns about Vietnam's economic ambitions and foreign investment prospects.