Vietnam President To Lam Named New Head of Communist Party
Vietnam President To Lam has been appointed the new leader of the ruling Communist Party, the most powerful position in the country.
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00:00Vietnam's President Tho Lam has been given the country's most powerful position, the
00:05head of the ruling Communist Party. Lam took over interim duties after the former Communist
00:12Party chief died in July after 13 years in office. The party has ruled Vietnam for nearly
00:18half a century and its leader plays a more prominent role than the president. Lam was
00:24appointed to the presidency in May, promising to fight against corruption. It's not yet
00:30clear whether he will continue in both roles.