"Vietnam's Political Turmoil: Resignation of Second President Raises Stability Concerns"

Vietnam's Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, citing violations of party rules that negatively impacted public opinion. This move has raised concerns about political stability and its potential impact on foreign investors' confidence in the country. The resignation comes amid a wide-ranging anti-corruption campaign and follows the arrest of a former provincial head for alleged corruption. While the political crisis may be resolved with the swift election of a new president, there are concerns that repeated leadership reshuffles could further slow policy and administrative decisions, affecting business sentiment and foreign investment in Vietnam.