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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Nguyen Phu Trong obituary

Hardline general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist party determined to suppress dissent

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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.

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