The candidate for the presidency of Vietnam is an anti-corruption fighter.

Published: May 19, 2024, at 12:23. In Hanoi, Vietnam, the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu was celebrated. The country has proposed the appointment of a new president and head of parliament. These steps may help restore political stability after several months of turmoil, while allowing the authorities to focus on the struggling economy.

The Central Committee of the party has nominated the Minister of Public Security.Tu Lamafor the presidency, according to a statement on the government website. A candidacy was also proposed.Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Manfor the position of chairman of the legislative body. These appointments are part of a long-standing campaign against corruption led by the General Secretary of the Communist Party.Nguyen Phu TrongDuring it, two presidents, two vice prime ministers, the speaker of parliament, and many other officials and businessmen have already been held accountable. In April, a death sentence was handed down to one of the tycoons for fraud amounting to 12 billion dollars.

Voting process

The voting process for the proposed candidates will begin on Monday after the opening of the summer session of parliament, the chief administrator of the legislative body reported.Bui Van Quongat the briefing on Sunday.Tu LamHe will continue to serve as the Minister of Public Security until the parliament approves his replacement. Lamu, who is 66 years old, is set to become the country's third president in less than two years. His predecessors resigned, taking responsibility for violations that could have been uncovered by the ministry led by Lamu.

Corruption campaign

He has become one of the key figures in the government after his actions to eradicate corruption led to an improvement in Vietnam's position in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, which rose from 113th place in 2016 to 83rd last year.

Presidential position

Although the presidential position in Vietnam is largely ceremonial, it is also considered the second most important in the political hierarchy and could serve as a stepping stone for a subsequent succession to Trong after his term ends in early 2026. However, it is unlikely that Lam will be able to change the course of economic or foreign policy, which are determined by the Politburo and the Central Committee of the party.

Economic forecasts

The International Monetary Fund predicts that Vietnam's economy will be among the fastest-growing in Asia this year and will continue to advance alongside India in 2025. SuppliersApple Inc.such asSamsung ElectronicsThey invested billions in the economy of Southeast Asia.

The influence of Tu Lama

The presidential role does not hold significant power and may indicate that Lama's influence in the government is diminishing, he noted.Karl TeierEmeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia. "He will not control the levers of power," said Thayer. The scale and intensity of the investigations conducted by Lam's ministry at Tron's request have raised concerns among many officials. Since his appointment as Minister of Public Security in 2016, Lam has taken on the responsibilities of leading a large-scale anti-corruption campaign, during which at least 459 party members were disciplined for corrupt actions last year.

The candidacy of Tran Thanh Man

Among the proposed candidates for the position of Speaker of the Parliament, one stands out.Tran Thanh Manwho hails from Hau Giang province in the Mekong Delta. His appointment will be approved by southern officials. The 61-year-old Man previously led the Vietnam Fatherland Front, a party organization, and became the vice-chairman of the National Assembly in April 2021. He will replaceVuong Dinh Huewho resigned from the position of chairman of the parliament last month due to a violation of party norms, as stated in a statement from the party's Central Committee, although details were not disclosed.