Vietnam to Elect New President in October Amidst Leadership Changes
Vietnam’s National Assembly is set to elect a new President in October, following a series of significant political developments within the one-party communist state. The announcement comes as the country, known for its rapid economic growth and unified since 1975, prepares to fill the crucial presidential role amidst a shifting leadership landscape.
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, governed by a single party, operates under a four-pillar leadership structure. This structure includes the presidency, the general secretary of the Communist Party, the prime minister, and the head of the National Assembly. Currently, the key figures in the Communist Party include General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, and President Truong Tan Sang. Notably, To Lam was recently named General Secretary of the Communist Party following the death of Nguyen Phu Trong, who previously held both the General Secretary and President roles.
In a recent development, General Tô Lâm was nominated by the Communist Party’s Central Committee to assume the presidency. The indirect presidential election held in May 2024 saw Tô Lâm overwhelmingly approved by the National Assembly, with 472 out of 473 delegates voting in his favor. The assembly’s recent session also introduced several new high-ranking officials, including three deputy prime ministers and a chief prosecutor. The official election of the new president will be completed in October, reflecting the ongoing adjustments in Vietnam’s political leadership and governance structure.
