Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, known for his anti-corruption campaign, passed away at 80, leaving a leadership vacuum. President To Lam temporarily assumed Trong's Communist Party duties, leading Vietnam during this transition. Trong's legacy includes the anti-graft drive that targeted high-ranking officials, raising concerns about political stability. Trong's tenure since 2011 was marked by significant influence over Vietnam's one-party system, with his term set to end in 2026.