Nguyen Phu Trong was one of the country’s longest-serving politicians and known for anti-corruption drive
Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died aged 80, creating a power vacuum.
During his time in office, he oversaw a period of rapid economic growth as well as a balancing of ties with China and Vietnam’s former foe, the US. Trong was known for his “blazing furnace” anti-corruption drive, under which even senior political figures, including former presidents, were forced to resign.
On Thursday, it was announced he would step back from his role as head of the Communist party, due to unspecified health concerns, with president To Lam instead taking over his duties. Trong was awarded the Gold Star medal, the country’s highest honour for public officials, on the same day. Giang added: “I think this will lead a very difficult time for Vietnam, for the political allies to negotiate among themselves who will assume the position of Nguyen Phu Trong. That might lead to a succession crisis where different factions would not agree.”
The courts convicted at least 28 rights campaigners and sentenced them to long prison terms during the first 10 months of 2023, the group said.
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