Vietnam Communist Party Reappoints To Lam as Chief with Ambitious Economic Growth Targets
The central committee unanimously reappointed To Lam as party chief on January 23, 2026. He pledged a 10% growth target and reforms to foster party integrity.
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The central committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam 
VNunanimously reappointed to lam as the head of the ruling party for a five-year term on January 23, 2026. The 68-year-old leader received the full support of all 180 members of the committee at the conclusion of a five-yearly party congress. This reappointment consolidates his power after he maneuvered to reach the apex of the political system in mid-2024. to lam originally took over as party chief from his late predecessor, nguyen phu trong, who had faced prolonged health issues before his passing.
VNunanimously reappointed to lam as the head of the ruling party for a five-year term on January 23, 2026. The 68-year-old leader received the full support of all 180 members of the committee at the conclusion of a five-yearly party congress. This reappointment consolidates his power after he maneuvered to reach the apex of the political system in mid-2024. to lam originally took over as party chief from his late predecessor, nguyen phu trong, who had faced prolonged health issues before his passing.
