Vietnam : is corruption crackdown rattling Communist Party?
Another high-ranking official has stepped down during continued scrutiny of corruption. That has led to questions about how the political instability could affect the ruling Communist Party.
Vietnam arrests another senior figure in anti-corruption drive
The anti-graft campaign continues to intensify as the Communist Party begins preparations for its next Congress in early 2026.
With latest resignations, Vietnam’s ‘game of thrones’ intensifies
The country’s corruption crackdown, which has led to the exit of two senior leaders in recent weeks, reflects an alarming escalation of cronyism and party infighting.
With landmark corruption trial, Vietnam’s communist party flexes its muscles
The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of further political turbulence at the upper echelons of Vietnamese politics.
Vietnam president’s downfall stokes political turmoil fears
Vo Van Thuong is now the second president to resign in as many years amid a massive anti-corruption crackdown that has taken down many of the Southeast Asian nation’s top politicians.
Vietnam loses its second president in two years amid concerns for political stability
Vo Van Thuong has resigned after just over a year, as the country continues its ‘blazing furnace’ anti-corruption drive.
Vietnam : President Vo Van Thuong resigns after a year in office
After a meeting of the ruling Communist Party on Wednesday, the government said in a statement that he had broken party rules and had negatively affected its reputation.
Vietnam Party committee approves president’s resignation
Vietnam’s Communist Party Central Committee on Wednesday agreed to let President Vo Van Thuong be relieved from his position per his personal request.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the position, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office after likely being implicated in an intense anti-corruption campaign.
Vietnamese parliament to discuss ‘personnel issues’ this week
The news has added fuel to rumors about the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, following the cancellation of a visit by the Dutch royal family.
Why Vietnam’s escalating anti-corruption campaign might backfire
By drawing public attention to high-level graft, the “blazing furnace” campaign could inadvertently prompt more searching questions about the nature of communist rule.
Head of central economic commission removed from Politburo
The Communist Party’s Central Committee has dismissed Tran Tuan Anh, chairman of the Party’s Economic Commission, from his position as a Politburo member upon personal request.
“Feigning death to catch crows”? Vietnam’s succession conundrum
Recent rumours of Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s ill health and even death were greatly exaggerated. However, the speculation highlighted the weakness of the Party’s thinking and preparation for the inevitable political succession.
Top Vietnam leader misses meetings amid health concerns
The head of Vietnam’s Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong is expected to miss the second state visit of a foreign leader to Hanoi in less than a week amid concerns about his health.
Is Vietnam’s economic blip a blessing in disguise?
The current stagnation could shock the ruling Communist Party into putting economic policy back into sensible hands.
What role does ideology play in Vietnam’s foreign policy ?
Communist ideology is an important factor in the making of Hanoi’s foreign policy, but it is far from the only one.
Mythbusting Vietnam’s recent leadership change
Four major assumptions commonly made by analysts need to be challenged.
The analytical obsession with ‘Factions’ in vietnamese politics
There is little evidence that the country’s political landscape is divided into “pro-Chinese” and “pro-American” camps.
Vietnam names first female permanent member of Communist Party’s Secretariat
Head of the organization commission of the Communist Party’s Central Committee Truong Thi Mai has become the permanent member of the Secretariat, replacing Vo Van Thuong after he became Vietnam’s president. Mai, 65, was appointed into the new position by…
Vo Van Thuong nominated as Vietnam’s next president
The Standing Committee of the legislative National Assembly (NA) introduced Vo Van Thuong, the standing member of the Communist Party’s Secretariat, as Vietnam’s presidential candidate.
Vietnam parliament elects new president Vo Van Thuong
The presidency is largely ceremonial but is among four top positions in Vietnam, where the Communist Party holds power.
Vietnam’s national assembly set to confirm new president
The reported candidate is Vo Van Thuong, the youngest member on the Communist Party’s Politburo.
What recent changes at the top mean for Vietnam
Don’t expect major shifts in economic or foreign policy. The key challenge is a nest of structural obstacles at home.
Is the Communist Party of Vietnam set to establish a ‘core leadership’ position ?
The consolidation of power under communist party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has some striking parallels to past patterns in Chinese politics.
Vietnam sees a shared future more with China than US
Nguyen Phu Trong’s anti-corruption purge means Vietnam is moving in a more ideological and less pro-Western direction.
Why Vietnam’s political shake-up will not affect its foreign policy
Two structural constraints, one international and one domestic, ensure a high degree of continuity in Hanoi’s external relations.