Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote
Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
April 10, 2026 at 07:55 AMDjibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.
April 11, 2026 at 09:42 AMTaiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China Reuters
April 8, 2026 at 09:06 AMBenin's Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes - Reuters
Benin's Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes Reuters
April 13, 2026 at 11:48 PMPlan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
April 7, 2026 at 11:15 PMDjibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says - Reuters
Djibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says Reuters
April 11, 2026 at 02:26 PM