Vietnam's National Assembly elects military general Luong Cuong as president, the fourth in 18 months.

Vietnam's National Assembly has elected military general Luong Cuong as the new president, marking the fourth individual to hold the position in 18 months. Cuong, 67, succeeds To Lam and aims to stabilize Vietnam's political landscape following recent turmoil. His appointment is viewed as a move to restore balance between military and security factions before the 2026 Party Congress. Critics, however, express concerns that this may lead to increased repression in the country.

October 21, 2024
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