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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
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
VietnamVietnam will be wary of getting too close to China
Bilateral relations are complex, as underscored by the recent visit to China by Vietnam’s leader
VietnamVietnam would face challenge to realise railway plans
The government wants to build a north-south high-speed railway
VietnamVietnam’s Trong is unlikely to serve full third term
Speculation has grown in recent weeks that the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam’s general secretary may soon step down
VietnamVietnam will pursue those who commit or expose graft
The government is stepping up its anti-corruption drive and clamping down on people who allege wrongdoing by officials
VietnamBenefits of key Asia-Pacific trade pact will be uneven
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership comes into effect tomorrow
AsiaVietnam hopes foreign investors can kick-start economy
The government has set ambitious growth targets despite the significant hit to GDP linked to lockdown measures
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