Vietnamese president resigns amid major graft purge

The 53-year-old's dramatic fall comes as Vietnam undergoes major political upheaval, with his predecessor also forced out in an anti-corruption drive that has seen several ministers fired and top business leaders tried for fraud.

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Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong addresses a meeting with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on January 12, 2024. Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong has resigned, state media announced March 20, saying he was guilty of "violations and shortcomings". (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

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