Communist Party of Vietnam general secretary  Nguyen Phu Trong at the party’s national congress in Hanoi in January 2021. Photo: VNA via Xinhua
Communist Party of Vietnam general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the party’s national congress in Hanoi in January 2021. Photo: VNA via Xinhua
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Vietnamese anti-corruption drive that claimed president’s scalp prompted by similar concerns as China’s, observers say

  • Communist Party of Vietnam chief Nguyen Phu Trong said to be focused on securing ruling party’s legitimacy
  • Promoting a healthy environment for businesses also key, with economy growing at fastest pace in 25 years

Communist Party of Vietnam general secretary  Nguyen Phu Trong at the party’s national congress in Hanoi in January 2021. Photo: VNA via Xinhua
Communist Party of Vietnam general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the party’s national congress in Hanoi in January 2021. Photo: VNA via Xinhua
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