Vietnam's To Lam Elevated to Top Communist Party Role

Newly appointed general secretary pledges to maintain anti-corruption efforts and uphold predecessor's policies.

To Lam, Vietnam's president, has been elected as the new general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
He will continue to serve as president while taking on the country's most powerful political role.
Lam has vowed to continue the anti-corruption campaign initiated by his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong.
The party's decision follows the death of Trong, who had dominated Vietnamese politics since 2011.
It remains unclear if Lam will retain both positions until the legislative session ends in 2026.