- To Lam has been reelected as Vietnam's general secretary for another five years.
- The Communist Party Congress set a GDP growth target of at least 10% annually through 2030.
- To Lam may hold both the positions of president and general secretary.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear anything about Vietnam lately?

B: No, Kenji! What’s going on?

A: Well, their top leader, To Lam, got re-elected! He’ll be in charge for another five years.

B: Wow, really? Like, a big election?

A: Yeah! They had this big party meeting in Hanoi. It’s a really important event.

B: So, what else did they decide?

A: They’re aiming for crazy growth! At least 10 percent each year until 2030!

B: Ten percent?! That’s ambitious! Do you think they can do it?

A: To Lam himself said they need to *find a way*! He’s 68 years old, you know.

B: Oh, interesting! What did he do before?

A: He used to work for the police, at the Ministry of Public Security. Then he became president – a really important job.

B: So, he’s a big deal! Is he going to do *both* president and general secretary?

A: It’s being talked about! They’ll decide about the president and prime minister later, at a national assembly.

B: That’s a lot of power!