ARTICLES

22 Sep 2020

General Secretary Trong’s Political Future: Stayin’ Alive

Le Hong Hiep

Mr Nguyen Phu Trong has been general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam for two terms, and party rules stipulate that the incumbent cannot hold the position for longer than that. But there is more than meets the eye.

Communist Party of Vietnam Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

14 Apr 2020

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Rare Appearances: Holding Up?

Ha Hoang Hop|Lye Liang Fook

Speculation about the health of Vietnam’s top leader Nguyen Phu Trong has been rife. The question is whether he will hold up till the upcoming Party Congress in January 2021.

Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

27 May 2019

Vietnam Extends Anti-corruption Drive Ahead of CPV Congress

Le Hong Hiep

Characterised by its slow but sure approach, Vietnam's anti-corruption campaign has led to the prosecution of an unprecedented number of high-ranking officials. The campaign is set to intensify in the coming years leading up to the Party's 13th national congress in 2021.

Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

24 Sep 2018

The Sudden Passing of President Tran Dai Quang and Its Implications

Le Hong Hiep

The sudden passing of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang has created a vacant position without a clear front runner to fill it. Though largely ceremonial, it will have important implications for the country's political system.

Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

5 Jul 2018

Vietnam’s Anti-corruption Campaign: How much is it about Political Infighting?

Le Hong Hiep

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong led the fight against corruption among high-profile politicians and those in the state-owned enterprises (SOE) who are closely associated with former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. The anti-corruption campaign is a watershed development that hopes to establish Mr Trong's legacy after he retires in 2021.

Anti-Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

25 Apr 2018

Coming Top Personnel Changes Important for Vietnam’s Political Prospects

Le Hong Hiep

With three Politburo members unable to fulfil their five-year terms due to health or legal issues and one more tipped to be the frontrunner as the next President, the upcoming plenum will be one to watch closely, as the appointment of new members to the Politburo will have important implications for Vietnam's political prospects.

Communist Party of Vietnam Vietnam Vietnamese Politics