Vietnamese President To Lam was formally named the country’s top leader Saturday, pledging to “speed up” a sweeping graft campaign that has snared thousands in recent years.
The Communist Party elected Lam as general secretary in the morning, the party said at a press conference, making him the most powerful figure in Vietnam’s leadership structure,
It was not immediately clear if Lam would simultaneously continue to serve as president, a largely ceremonial position.
In his first remarks as general secretary, Lam pledged to “speed up” a sweeping anti-corruption campaign that has seen thousands — including top officials and senior business leaders — caught up in the crackdown.
“(I will) continue to speed up anti-corruption … regardless of who the person is,” Lam told a press conference.
“We have gained the trust of the people, and international friends, in our fight”.
Lam’s appointment comes two weeks after the death of General …