Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Change Is In The Air In Vietnam

Vietnam's meeting of the 11th Central Committee in Hanoi on Jan. 18, 2011. Reuters

Shift In Vietnam’s Leadership As Party Boss Apologizes -- New York Times

HANOI, Vietnam — The ruling Communist Party ended a major congress Wednesday with the announcement of several changes in the country’s hierarchy, and what amounted to an apology by the party’s chief for the performance of the nation’s leaders over the past five years.

“I myself, to some extent, haven’t met the expectations of the people and the Communist members,” said the outgoing general secretary, Nong Duc Manh, in closing remarks to the assembled congress.

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More News On Vietnam

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Vietnam wraps up Party Congress -- AP
Vietnam's Ruling Party Backs Dung for Second Term as Inflation Risk Rises -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Vietnam’s Communist Party Picks New Leaders -- Voice of America
Third of Vietnam Politburo steps down in reshuffle -- Reuters
Vietnam Congress confirms new leadership trio -- BBC

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