Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has submitted his resignation after being found guilty of committing violations and wrongdoing against officials under him.
The Vietnam News Agency reported the resignation, citing the party’s Central Committee.
“Fully being aware of his responsibilities before the party and people, he submitted an application to resign from his assigned positions, quit his job and retire.”
Phuc, 68, a former prime minister, only held the presidential position for two years. Speculation mounted after two deputy prime ministers were dismissed earlier this month. According to the BBC, the two prime ministers and other officials are facing criminal charges. Hundreds of other Communist Party members are also reportedly under investigation.
The BBC also stated that the dismissal of officials could be part of a move by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to…
