Hanoi, April 7 -- The 16th National Assembly (NA) elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, a deputy to the 16th legislature, as State President for the 2026-2031 term at its first session on April 7.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully introduces a brief biography of comrade To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Full name: To Lam Date of birth: July 10, 1957, Ethnicity: Kinh Native place: Nghia Tru commune, Hung Yen province Date of Party admission: August 22, 1981 Political theory level: Advanced Professional expertise: Law - Security Academic title and degree: Professor of Security Scien...