In this webinar, Mr Tran Le Quynh and Dr Nguyen Khac Giang examined the recent developments in Vietnam’s elite politics and their potential implications for the nation’s political and economic trajectory, particularly in light of the recent unexpected resignation of former President Vo Van Thuong. They also explored the role of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and the impact of factionalism and the ongoing anti-corruption campaign on the upcoming power transition at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in early 2026.
This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary and republished by SCMP on 14 April 2024.
This article was published on 11 April 2024 and also referred to Fulcrum commentary Malaysia’s Sock Scandal: The Sound of Silence.