UPDATE 6-Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
Published on: April 7, 2026, 2:06 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Even after relinquishing the state presidency in favour of army general Luong Cuong, Lam often acted as if he had retained the role, travelling extensively and representing the country in meetings with foreign leaders. REFORMIST, BACKS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS In his first stint as party chief, 68-year-old Lam launched sweeping economic reforms designed to make Vietnam more competitive, which drew both praise and criticism.
