Vietnam has elected Luong Cuong, a military general, as its new president, the fourth official to fill the role in 18 months.

Luong Cuong, a prominent military leader, was elected as Vietnam's state president in 2024, bringing stability after a period of political change.

The National Assembly of Vietnam unanimously elected General Luong Cuong as the country's president. He is the fourth person to hold this position in the last 18 months. In Monday's vote, the general received the approval of all 440 deputies present at the parliamentary session.