Vietnam’s To Lam wins second term, extends top position for 5 more years
Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraJanuary 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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To Lam was re-appointed as General Secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party for another five years at the party's congress in Hanoi on Friday, January 23, 2026. The party central committee unanimously re-elected Lam, with 180 out of 180 votes. Lam's re-election is expected to reassure foreign investors by signaling continued political stability. Lam, who is 68, is also seeking the position of president, with a decision pending. He pledged to continue fighting corruption and aims for annual growth above 10 percent through 2030.
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