Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:21 AM

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Vietnamese leader To Lam pledged to combat corruption and achieve over 10% annual economic growth for the rest of the decade at the Communist Party congress in Hanoi, which began on January 20, 2026. Lam emphasized administrative reform and eliminating government waste. The week-long congress will determine the party chief and set economic targets for 2030. Lam is expected to retain his role as party chief and also seek the presidency, consolidating power in a manner similar to China's Xi Jinping. Since taking office 17 months prior, Lam has implemented significant reforms, including streamlining government and reducing state payrolls.

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Nguyen Khac Giang 40% China 40% ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute 40% Hanoi 50% Xi Jinping 60% Communist Party of Vietnam ×280% To Lam ×790% Vietnam ×595%

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corruption 90% to lam 80% economic growth 80% communist party 70% vietnam 60% administrative reform 60% dual role 50% party congress 50% global trade 40%

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