BBC: Vietnam politics: Power shift as President Nguyen Xuan Phuc quits
Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has announced he is stepping down, sparking a potential power shift among the communist-ruled country's leaders.
The move had been widely rumoured and follows the departure of two deputy prime ministers who served under him.
Mr Phuc, a former prime minister, had held the post of president since 2021.
The news that he is quitting comes during an anti-corruption drive led by hard-liners.
Hundreds of Communist Party members are being investigated.
The president's resignation requires approval from the National Assembly, which will hold an extraordinary vote on Wednesday that is expected to be a formality.
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Update #1: Vietnam's President Phuc reportedly ousted by party rivals -- DW
Update #2: Vietnam's under-fire President Nguyen Xuan Phuc submits resignation -- France 24
WNU Editor: The Presidency is a ceremonial position that Nguyen Xuan Phuc has held for under two years. Apparently he is being forced to resign over corruption scandals during his time as prime minister from 2016 to 2021.
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