Vietnam's political landscape has undergone a significant shift with the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, who had been in office since March 2023, marking the second presidential resignation in the country in just over a year. Following Thuong's resignation, the legislative body swiftly appointed Vice-President Vo Thi Anh Xuan as the acting head of state, after the legislature voted for Thuong's removal amidst an intensified corruption crackdown led by the ruling Communist Party. This move offers a glimpse into the internal power struggles within the one-party state. Thuong's resignation and the subsequent appointment of Xuan highlight the ongoing efforts by the Communist Party to address corruption at the highest levels of government.
Vo Van Thuong, who became Vietnamese president in March 2023, is still in his early 50s. His career is similar to that of Vietnam's top leader, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who is said to have favored Thuong's presidency. https://t.co/aLgxPrzfMa
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