Vietnam’s globetrotting leader To Lam began his first trip to Thailand with trade and security talks dominating the agenda, as well as a symbolic visit to the former home of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam who once lived in the northeast of the kingdom.To Lam, the president and general secretary of the Communist Party, is seen by many as the country’s most powerful leader since the era of Ho Chi Minh.The former secret policeman has been zipping across global capitals as he seeks to light a fire under Vietnam’s growth, targeting 10 per cent annual expansion of the economy until 2030 in defiance of the trade ruin wrought by US tariffs and wars.
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THU · 2026-05-28 · 04:16 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0528-79793
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Vietnam’s To Lam seeks to ‘re-energise’ Thai ties with trade, Ho Chi Minh’s legacy
Vietnam's President and General Secretary of the Communist Party, To Lam, has commenced his inaugural visit to Thailand. The primary focus of his trip includes discussions on trade and security matters.
Aidan JonesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 04:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Vietnam's President and General Secretary of the Communist Party, To Lam, has commenced his inaugural visit to Thailand. The primary focus of his trip includes discussions on trade and security matters. Additionally, To Lam made a symbolic visit to the former residence of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam, who previously lived in Thailand's northeast. This visit occurs as To Lam, considered by many to be Vietnam's most powerful leader since Ho Chi Minh, travels internationally. He aims to stimulate Vietnam's economic growth, targeting a 10% annual expansion until 2030, despite challenges posed by US tariffs and global conflicts.
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To Lam also made a symbolic visit to the former home of Ho Chi Minh in Thailand.
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Vietnam's President To Lam began his first trip to Thailand focusing on trade and security talks.
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Vietnam aims for 10% annual economic expansion until 2030.
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To Lam is considered by many to be Vietnam's most powerful leader since Ho Chi Minh.
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