HO CHI MINH CITY -- Former top cop To Lam has been confirmed as Vietnamese Communist Party general secretary, opening the door to a new era after the death of the dogmatic anti-corruption crusader who preceded him.
Next question is if ex-security minister concentrates power by also remaining president
To Lam's rise to lead the Communist Party of Vietnam follows a 20-month period of political turmoil. © Reuters
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Former top cop To Lam has been confirmed as Vietnamese Communist Party general secretary, opening the door to a new era after the death of the dogmatic anti-corruption crusader who preceded him.