Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Michael Tatarski in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam loses its second president in two years amid concerns for political stability

Vo Van Thuong taking an oath during a National Assembly's extraordinary meeting in Hanoi in 2023
Vo Van Thuong taking an oath during a National Assembly's extraordinary meeting in Hanoi in 2023. Thuong has now resigned after a little over a year in the job. Photograph: Hoang Thong Nhat/Vietnam News Agency/AFP/Getty Images

Vietnam’s government has announced the resignation of its second president in as many years amid an anti-corruption drive, sparking concerns for the country’s political stability.

President Vo Van Thuong’s alleged “violations and flaws have negatively affected public perception, as well as the reputation of the party and the state”, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an announcement from the Central Committee of the Communist party of Vietnam. No further details of any alleged violations were released.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.