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Vietnam's To Lam consolidates power, becoming both party chief and president
To Lam, Vietnam's communist party chief, has further strengthened his power by also assuming the role of the country's president, an unusual concentration of authority following a unanimous assembly vote.
7 Apr, 10:59 — 7 Apr, 21:35
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Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote
Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.
Read full article →FTVery High46d ago
FirstFT: Vietnam swears in Communist Party chief as president
Also in today’s newsletter: Trump’s Iran deadline looms and Taiwan’s opposition leader visits China
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First report: BBC · 7 Apr, 10:59|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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