The Latest Breaking News from Nguyen Phu Trong

Government says Trong died at a military hospital ‘due to old age and serious illness’.

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

Vietnam's President To Lam assumes Communist Party chief duties from Trong due to health reasons. Lam positioned to succeed Trong in 2026.

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.

Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.

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

Vietnam’s president says two countries want to ‘push up’ defence and security cooperation as US criticises meeting

Renowned journalist Truong Huy San detained in Vietnam for critical writings, sparking international concern. Vietnam's press freedom issues highlighted.

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.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president

To Lam has been public security chief since 2016 and has taken a hard line on human rights movements in the country.