Vietnam communist chief becomes president, taking rare dual role
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-07 14:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia Pacific
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Vietnam's National Assembly voted 99% in favor of backing party chief To Lam, left, for president on April 7. The re-elected NA chairman, Tran Thanh Man, celebrates next to him. (National Assembly of Vietnam)
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