Vietnamese president resigns amid scandal

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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong suddenly take a step down in the middle of A growth Corruption scandal, THE from the country Communist To party announcement on Wednesday. Her resignation come A year After her predecessor, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, resigned on allegations of misconduct In her administration.

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that of Thuong "offenses And defaults to have negatively affected public perception as GOOD as THE reputation of THE to party And THE State," Vietnam Communist To party Central Committee said.

that of Thuong departure East A "worrisome sign For policy stability" In Vietnam, THE Partner Press said. He come After THE government "ramp up efforts has grass out mischief among senior direction," Bloomberg said. Investors are "become nervous as THE Corruption repression dragged on And expands has private companies," THE Financial Times said.

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What following?

Vietnam legislature on THURSDAY appointed Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan as acting president, And he will serve "until THE to party decided THE following candidate," Reuters said.

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