Vietnam's parliament has unanimously chosen Luong Cuong for the symbolic role of state president. He takes over from To Lam, who rose to the the country's highest seat of power—Communist Party chief.
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00:00Vietnam has a new president, 67-year-old Army General Leung Keung. Keung assumes the
00:06largely ceremonial role from To Lam, who was elected in May. This follows Lam's
00:11rise to the country's highest position of power, the General Secretary of the
00:16Communist Party, in August. Keung takes office amid an ongoing crackdown on
00:21corruption, which has led to the expulsion or resignation of previous
00:25presidents.