Summary
Vietnam's leader, To Lam, promised to fight corruption and increase the country's economic growth to over 10% by 2030. He addressed these goals during a meeting of Vietnam's Communist Party, where he also spoke about administrative reforms and reducing waste. The congress in Hanoi will choose a party leader and outline economic plans until 2030.
Key Facts
- To Lam is Vietnam's top leader and Communist Party chief.
- He aims for the country's economic growth to exceed 10% annually until 2030.
- Lam has pushed for cutting bureaucratic procedures and expanding global trade.
- The Communist Party congress in Hanoi is a major event held every five years.
- Lam may take on both party chief and state president roles, similar to China's Xi Jinping.
- Since taking office, Lam has removed several government layers and cut jobs.
- The congress focuses on tackling corruption and the importance of the private sector.
- Infrastructure development is a priority to handle climate change and enhance connectivity.
