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Vietnam president will be key ally to party leader
The new state president is close to the ruling party’s general secretary and supportive of his clampdown on corruption
VietnamNew Vietnam president strengthens party leader’s hand
Lawmakers have confirmed Vo Van Thuong as the new state president
VietnamKey security agency will grow stronger in Vietnam
Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation as president is indicative of a major power struggle within state and party institutions
VietnamResignation points to major power struggle in Vietnam
Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stepped down as state president
VietnamLaos will lean more heavily on Vietnam
The neighbours have resolved to bolster their partnership
LaosVietnam’s anti-graft drive will hit more top officials
Two deputy prime ministers have been replaced under opaque circumstances
VietnamVietnam’s GDP prospects rest on robust global demand
GDP grew by 8% this year, fuelled by strong consumer spending and, until recently, strong exports
VietnamZhengzhou tensions to fuel Apple diversification plan
Workers clashed violently with security guards at Apple's main production facility in China
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