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Vietnam’s To Lam seeks to ‘re-energise’ Thai ties with trade, Ho Chi Minh’s legacy
Vietnam’s To Lam seeks to ‘re-energise’ Thai ties with trade, Ho Chi Minh’s legacy
Vietnam’s globetrotting leader To Lam began his first trip to Thailand with trade and security talks dominating the agenda, as well as a symbolic visit to the former home of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam who once lived in the northeast of the kingdom.
To Lam, the president and general secretary of the Communist Party, is seen by many as the country’s most powerful leader since the era of Ho Chi Minh.
The former secret policeman has been zipping across global capitals as he seeks to...
To Lam, Vietnam's president and Communist Party chief, held summit talks in Thailand on Thursday during his first visit to an ASEAN member state since assuming both roles, as the two countries seek to...
To Lam, Vietnam's president and Communist Party chief, held summit talks in Thailand on Thursday during his first visit to an ASEAN member state since assuming both roles, as the two countries seek to deepen economic ties and strengthen their regional partnership.
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To Lam, Vietnam's president and Communist Party chief, held summit talks in Thailand on Thursday during his first visit to an ASEAN member state since assuming both roles.
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To Lam and Thailand sought to deepen economic ties and strengthen their regional partnership.
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To Lam began his first trip to Thailand with trade and security talks dominating the agenda.
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To Lam made a symbolic visit to the former home of Ho Chi Minh in northeast Thailand.
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To Lam is the president and general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
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To Lam is seen by many as Vietnam’s most powerful leader since the era of Ho Chi Minh.
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Ho Chi Minh once lived in the northeast of Thailand.
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Framing · 3 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
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“Vietnam’s globetrotting leader To Lam”
→ To Lam is traveling to multiple countries
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“the former secret policeman”
→ To Lam previously worked in Vietnam's security apparatus
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“zipping across global capitals”
→ To Lam is making multiple international trips