Vietnam PM's future uncertain as communists meet

04 October 2012

BangkokPost.com - 10/2/12

The political future of Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is hanging in the balance as communist party chiefs gather for talks overshadowed by financial scandals and economic malaise, experts say.

Nguyen Tan Dung, 62, has had little reason to celebrate since the communist-controlled parliament formally approved his appointment for a second five-year term in July 2011.

Hit by a string of scandals and a growing list of economic problems, observers say his leadership may be in danger, although his removal appears unlikely in the immediate future.

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