Vietnam's top security official, To Lam, is confirmed as the nation's new president by the National Assembly.

Vietnam's top security official, To Lam, has been confirmed as the nation's new president by the National Assembly. To Lam, who has overseen police and intelligence operations, assumes the role after his predecessor resigned during an ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Vietnam's presidency is primarily ceremonial, but his new position puts him in a strong position to potentially become the next Communist Party general secretary.