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Will ‘one-man model’ work for Vietnam as To Lam looks set to consolidate power?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maria SiowJanuary 22, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Will ‘one-man model’ work for Vietnam as To Lam looks set to consolidate power?
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Vietnam's Communist Party congress, a five-yearly event, is expected to consolidate power for General Secretary To Lam. The congress, which opened on Monday, will determine key economic targets and select new leaders. Lam, who assumed the General Secretary position in August 2024, addressed delegates on Tuesday, outlining a goal of over 10% annual economic growth for the rest of the decade. He emphasized the need to cut red tape and expand global trade to protect Vietnam's national interests, citing external challenges like security risks and supply chain disruptions. While observers anticipate increased power for Lam, term and age limits are expected to remain, potentially positioning him as a "first among equals" after the congress concludes on Sunday.

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Communist Party of Vietnam 70% Vietnam ×280% To Lam ×690%

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vietnam 100% to lam 90% communist party 80% leadership 70% congress 60% economic growth 60% power consolidation 50% global trade 40%

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