HANOI, Vietnam, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Vietnam's top leader promised to fight corruption Tuesday in an address to a twice-a-decade congress of the Communist Party where he is seeking expanded powers similar to China's political structure. The party is "determined to fight corruption... considering the private sector is an important pillar of the economy", he said. Experts say if Lam secures both roles it will signal the supremacy of his security-dominated faction. One source briefed on party deliberations told AFP that Lam's bid for expanded powers had been provisionally approved. But unlike in present-day China or North Korea, political power in Vietnam has not been concentrated in one paramount leader.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 03:21 UTC