Vietnam Parliament Re-elects To Lam as President
On 7 April 2026, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was unanimously re-elected as the President of Vietnam by the National Assembly of Vietnam (NA) during its 16th session, securing a new five-year term.
On 7 April 2026, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was unanimously re-elected as the President of Vietnam by the National Assembly of Vietnam (NA) during its 16th session, securing a new five-year term.
- His new term will run from 2026 to 2031, having served as President since May 2024.
Background:
Election: The NA elected Tô Lâm (To Lam) as President with 100% support (495/495 deputies present) in the 500-seat assembly.
Shift: This development marks a shift in Vietnam’s power structure, as the roles of Party General Secretary and State President have traditionally been held by separate individuals.
PM: During the same session, Le Minh Hung, former Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), was elected as Prime Minister (PM) of Vietnam.
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