Vietnam’s National Assembly approved To Lam as the country’s next President on 22 May 2024. The appointment followed the resignation of former President Vo Van Thuong amid a corruption crackdown nearly two months earlier.
- To Lam becomes the third President of Vietnam in less than 18 months, a notable change in a country known for its political stability.
- As President, To Lam is now the third most powerful figure in Vietnam, following the Party Chief and Prime Minister.
- To Lam is known as a hardliner, particularly in his dealings with Vietnamese activists, with numerous dissidents and bloggers jailed during his tenure as the Minister of Public Security.
Q: Who was approved as Vietnam’s next President on 22 May 2024?
A. Vo Van Thuong
B. To Lam
C. Nguyen Phu Trong
D. Pham Minh Chinh
Ans : B. To Lam
