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Vietnam's To Lam secures a historic term with bold promises of 10% growth and administrative overhauls, cementing his status as a modern strongman.

Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam has cemented his absolute power, promising a new era of explosive growth while tightening the political reins.
In a choreographed display of unity, the Communist Party of Vietnam has re-elected To Lam as its chief, handing him a mandate that makes him the most powerful leader in decades. But beneath the pageantry lies a bold, almost audacious economic gamble. Lam has pledged to steer the "Bamboo Diplomacy" nation to high-income status by 2045, targeting a blistering 10% annual GDP growth starting in 2026.
Lam’s strategy is a blend of iron-fisted governance and hyper-capitalist ambition.
For Kenya, Vietnam is the mirror we need to look into. Both nations are regional gateways; both seek to industrialize. However, Vietnam’s "authoritarian efficiency" contrasts sharply with Kenya’s vibrant but often chaotic democracy. While we debate the Finance Bill, Lam simply decrees it. The lesson isn't to copy their politics, but to emulate their focus. Vietnam’s ability to pivot from a war-torn nation to a global exporter is built on consistent policy execution—something Kenya’s "Vision 2030" has often lacked.
"Can he deliver?" critics ask. The concentration of power is risky; if Lam fails, there is no one else to blame. But for now, the Tiger of Asia is roaring, and the world—including Kenya—should take notes on how to court foreign investment with aggressive precision.
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