"Vietnam's Political Future Uncertain as President Vo Van Thuong Resigns"

Vietnam is seeking its third president in little more than a year after the ruling Communist Party forced the resignation of Vo Van Thuong, who was accused of violating party rules and is the latest casualty of the anti-graft campaign. The stability of Vietnam, crucial for multinational companies, is now less certain, but analysts believe key policies will remain unchanged. Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan is the likely acting president, with potential permanent successors including the minister of public security, To Lam, and party veteran Truong Thi Mai.