To Lam, the current party general secretary, is seen as the lead contender for the top job.

To Lam, the current party general secretary, is seen as the lead contender for the top job.

HANOI: Vietnam’s top leader promised to fight corruption in an address Tuesday to a twice-a-decade congress of the Communist Party, where he is seeking expanded powers similar to…

The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam's president.