Vietnam court jails journalist Huy Duc for 30 months over Facebook posts Huy Duc worked for influential state-run newspapers before authoring a popular blog critical of country’s leaders. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025
Vietnam Elects Military General Luong Cuong As New President Vietnam's new president, Luong Cuong, aims for stability and foreign policy focus amidst political transitions. Top News · Oct 22, 2024
In ‘bamboo diplomacy,’ late Vietnam leader Nguyen Phu Trong left a path for smaller nations to navigate great-power rivalries As a rule, the U.S. secretary of state does not attend the funeral of the general secretary of a Communist party. The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024
Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief Lam has taken the nation’s top job but it is unclear whether he will also remain president. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024
Vietnamese President To Lam Named Communist Party Chief Vietnamese President To Lam appointed as new chief of Communist Party, succeeding predecessor. Lam brings experience from Ministry of Public Security. Top News · Aug 3, 2024
Vietnam's Communist Party Names To Lam Top Leader Vietnamese President To Lam was formally named the country's top leader Saturday, pledging to "speed up" a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has snared thousands. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024
Nguyen Phu Trong obituary Hardline general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist party determined to suppress dissent The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
Thousands in Vietnam mourn at funeral of Communist Party chief Trong The 80-year-old leader’s death sets the stage for a leadership race during the National Party Congress in 2026. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2024
Vietnam Mourns Death Of Communist Party Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Thousands gather in Hanoi to mourn the passing of Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong. Succession struggle looms within the party. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Mourners Gather In Vietnam For Leader's Funeral Thousands of black-clad mourners including top Vietnamese officials gathered Thursday in Hanoi for the funeral of Communist party leader Nguyen Phu Trong as two days of national mourning began. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024
Blinken Heads To Southeast Asia To Reaffirm Ties With Strategic Allies US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Southeast Asia this week to deepen ties with his country's strategic allies, an official said Monday, with the United States seeking to bolster its regional stance against an increasingly assertive China. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2024
Vietnam To Lay Former Leader To Rest Next Week Vietnam will hold a funeral next week for late communist leader Nguyen Phu Trong, the party said Saturday. International Business Times · Jul 20, 2024
Vietnam’s Communist leader dies aged 80 creating power vacuum Nguyen Phu Trong was one of the country’s longest-serving politicians and known for anti-corruption drive The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024
Vietnam's Communist Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Dies At 80 Learn about the legacy of Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's Communist Party leader, and the uncertainties in the country's political future post his passing. Top News · Jul 19, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2024 Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media Government says Trong died at a military hospital ‘due to old age and serious illness’.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024 Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country's most powerful leader, dies at age 80 Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health
Top News · Jul 18, 2024 Vietnam's President To Lam Assumes Communist Party Chief Duties Vietnam's President To Lam assumes Communist Party chief duties from Trong due to health reasons. Lam positioned to succeed Trong in 2026.
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024 Vietnam President Handed Power As Party Leader Seeks Medical Care Vietnam's communist regime handed the reins of power Thursday to the country's largely ceremonial president, as 80-year-old leader and party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong temporarily stood down for health reasons.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2024 As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam to strengthen ties with its longtime partner in Southeast Asia at a time when Moscow is facing growing international isolation because of its military actions in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024 Russia and Vietnam agree to strengthen ties during Putin state visit Vietnam’s president says two countries want to ‘push up’ defence and security cooperation as US criticises meeting
Top News · Jun 7, 2024 Freedom Organizations Call For Release Of Detained Vietnamese Journalist Renowned journalist Truong Huy San detained in Vietnam for critical writings, sparking international concern. Vietnam's press freedom issues highlighted.
France 24 · May 22, 2024 Vietnam top security official To Lam voted new president Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2024 Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president To Lam has been public security chief since 2016 and has taken a hard line on human rights movements in the country.