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Vietnam's National Assembly unanimously elected General Secretary To Lam as state president on Tuesday, with all 495 deputies present at the session endorsing the nomination, while five lawmakers were absent.

Vietnam's National Assembly unanimously elected General Secretary To Lam as state president on Tuesday, with all 495 deputies present at the session endorsing the nomination, while five lawmakers were absent.

As a result, To Lam now holds the roles of both general secretary, after being reelected in January, and state president, a move that shifts Vietnam away from its traditional collective leadership model and closer to one-person rule.

As a result, To Lam now holds the roles of both general secretary, after being reelected in January, and state president, a move that shifts Vietnam away from its traditional collective leadership model and closer to one-person rule.

His occupancy of the dual positions also means that To Lam will serve concurrently as both secretary of the Central Military Commission and chairman of the National Defense and Security Council until the end of his five-year term in 2031.

His occupancy of the dual positions also means that To Lam will serve concurrently as both secretary of the Central Military Commission and chairman of the National Defense and Security Council until the end of his five-year term in 2031.

Lam's elevation to state president follows the country's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/vietnam-election-hits-turnout-party-dominates">legislative elections in March</a>, in which the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam won 482 seats in the National Assembly, with a total voter turnout of supposedly 99.7%, according to the National Election Council.

Lam's elevation to state president follows the country's legislative elections in March, in which the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam won 482 seats in the National Assembly, with a total voter turnout of supposedly 99.7%, according to the National Election Council.

In his oath-taking address, To Lam pledged to pursue a self-reliant and self-sustaining socialist economy, built around science and technology, a comprehensive and modernized system of national defense and security, as well as a peaceful and sustainable environment.

In his oath-taking address, To Lam pledged to pursue a self-reliant and self-sustaining socialist economy, built around science and technology, a comprehensive and modernized system of national defense and security, as well as a peaceful and sustainable environment.

To Lam was not the only official confirmed by the National Assembly, which also elected Nguyen Huu Nghia as auditor general and Tran Thanh Man as assembly chairman as part of the 39 senior leadership positions the body will elect this week.

To Lam was not the only official confirmed by the National Assembly, which also elected Nguyen Huu Nghia as auditor general and Tran Thanh Man as assembly chairman as part of the 39 senior leadership positions the body will elect this week.

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Vietnam's National Assembly elected Communist Party chief To Lam as state president on April 7, 2026, making him the sole nominee for the five-year post. All 495 deputies present at the session endorsed the nomination, while five lawmakers were absent.

Vietnam's National Assembly elected Communist Party chief To Lam as state president on April 7, 2026, making him the sole nominee for the five-year post. All 495 deputies present at the session endorsed the nomination, while five lawmakers were absent.

To Lam now holds the roles of both General Secretary and State President, a consolidation of power that analysts say could shift Vietnam away from its traditional collective leadership model. He previously served as Minister of Public Security from 2016 to 2024.

To Lam now holds the roles of both General Secretary and State President, a consolidation of power that analysts say could shift Vietnam away from its traditional collective leadership model. He previously served as Minister of Public Security from 2016 to 2024.

The Communist Party of Vietnam won 482 of 500 seats in the National Assembly following the March 15 election, with voter turnout reaching approximately 99 percent of the 76.4 million registered voters nationwide.

The Communist Party of Vietnam won 482 of 500 seats in the National Assembly following the March 15 election, with voter turnout reaching approximately 99 percent of the 76.4 million registered voters nationwide.

Tran Thanh Man was re-elected as Chairman of the National Assembly on April 6, 2026. Born in 1962 in Can Tho city, he holds a doctorate in economics and has served as a National Assembly deputy since the 13th legislature.

Tran Thanh Man was re-elected as Chairman of the National Assembly on April 6, 2026. Born in 1962 in Can Tho city, he holds a doctorate in economics and has served as a National Assembly deputy since the 13th legislature.

In his oath-taking address, To Lam pledged to pursue a growth model driven by science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, and committed to prioritizing self-reliance in defense. He also vowed to uphold the principle that "the people are the root."

In his oath-taking address, To Lam pledged to pursue a growth model driven by science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, and committed to prioritizing self-reliance in defense. He also vowed to uphold the principle that "the people are the root."

Following To Lam's re-election as General Secretary in January 2026, leaders from China, Laos and Cambodia sent congratulatory messages. The new National Assembly also approved a government structure comprising 14 ministries and three ministerial-level agencies.

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Following To Lam's re-election as General Secretary in January 2026, leaders from China, Laos and Cambodia sent congratulatory messages. The new National Assembly also approved a government structure comprising 14 ministries and three ministerial-level agencies.

To Lam's rise to General Secretary and State President marks a defining moment for Vietnam's future. Placing the people at the center of all policy, the unified leadership structure enables faster, bolder decisions to hit 10% annual GDP growth and reach high-income status by 2045. This is exactly the strong, focused governance Vietnam needs to compete globally and lift millions out of poverty.

To Lam's rise to General Secretary and State President marks a defining moment for Vietnam's future. Placing the people at the center of all policy, the unified leadership structure enables faster, bolder decisions to hit 10% annual GDP growth and reach high-income status by 2045. This is exactly the strong, focused governance Vietnam needs to compete globally and lift millions out of poverty.

Concentrating party and state power in one man's hands is a dangerous regression, not a bold reform. To Lam is modeling himself after Xi Jinping, dismantling collective leadership while using surveillance and repression to silence dissent. Wildly ambitious GDP targets backed by megaproject spending and unaccountable national champions are a recipe for corruption and collapse, not a genuine path to prosperity.

Concentrating party and state power in one man's hands is a dangerous regression, not a bold reform. To Lam is modeling himself after Xi Jinping, dismantling collective leadership while using surveillance and repression to silence dissent. Wildly ambitious GDP targets backed by megaproject spending and unaccountable national champions are a recipe for corruption and collapse, not a genuine path to prosperity.

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To Lam's rise to general secretary and state president marks a defining moment for Vietnam's future. Placing people at the center of all policy, the unified leadership structure enables faster, bolder decisions that Vietnam needs to achieve its long-term goals, including 10% annual GDP growth and reaching high-income status by 2045.

To Lam's rise to general secretary and state president marks a defining moment for Vietnam's future. Placing people at the center of all policy, the unified leadership structure enables faster, bolder decisions that Vietnam needs to achieve its long-term goals, including 10% annual GDP growth and reaching high-income status by 2045.

The growing concentration of power in To Lam's hands is a troubling development. Evidently, To Lam is modeling himself after Xi Jinping, dismantling Vietnam's traditional system of collective leadership while using surveillance and repression to silence dissent. This change is a dangerous regression that threatens to set Vietnam back.

The growing concentration of power in To Lam's hands is a troubling development. Evidently, To Lam is modeling himself after Xi Jinping, dismantling Vietnam's traditional system of collective leadership while using surveillance and repression to silence dissent. This change is a dangerous regression that threatens to set Vietnam back.

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