Vietnam's Communist Party re-elects To Lam as its leader for a second term

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has re-elected To Lam as its general secretary, a position that makes him the country's top leader. He is now set to rule through 2030 and has pledged to pursue faster economic growth and more reforms.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated To Lam on his re-election. In a separate phone call, Xi urged the two countries to jointly oppose what he called hegemonism and bloc confrontation.