HANOI -- A power struggle in Vietnam's ruling Communist Party could be about to intensify with all eyes on powerful but ailing General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, whose duties have been taken over by President To Lam.
Former public security chief To Lam gains more clout

Vietnamese President To Lam, right, has taken over the duties of Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. (Vietnam News Agency)
HANOI -- A power struggle in Vietnam's ruling Communist Party could be about to intensify with all eyes on powerful but ailing General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, whose duties have been taken over by President To Lam.