When was Tô Lâm born?

Tô Lâm was born on 10 July 1957 in Nghĩa Trụ.

What positions has Tô Lâm held?

Positions held by Tô Lâm include: President of Vietnam (since 7 April 2026); General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 3 August 2024); Secretary of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 3 August 2024); President of Vietnam (2024–2024); Minister of Public Security (2016–2024).

Where did Tô Lâm study?

Tô Lâm was educated at Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

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Tô Lâm

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and leader of Vietnam since 2024

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Tô Lâm is a Vietnamese politician and former police officer who since 2024 has served as the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the highest-ranked position of the Vietnamese politics, and as the current President of Vietnam since 2026. He previously served as president from May to October 2024. A veteran of the People's Public Security Forces with over 40 years of service, Lâm rose through the ranks to become Minister of Public Security in 2016, a position he held until his first election to the presidency in 2024.

Quick facts

Born: 10 July 1957 wd
Place of birth: Nghĩa Trụ wd
Citizenship: Vietnam wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Communist Party of Vietnam (since 1981) wd
Education: Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics wd
Spouse: Ngô Phương Ly wd

Positions held wd

President of Vietnam (since 7 April 2026 · BS 24 Chaitra 2082 onwards)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 3 August 2024 · BS 18 Shrawan 2081 onwards)
Secretary of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 3 August 2024 · BS 18 Shrawan 2081 onwards)
President of Vietnam (22 May 2024 – 21 October 2024 · BS 8 Jestha 2081 – 4 Kartik 2081)
Minister of Public Security (9 April 2016 – 22 May 2024)

Awards wd

Order of Friendship (2021)
Glorious Fighter Order
For National Security Medal
Glorious Fighter Medal
Order of José Martí
Order of the Friendship of Peoples
Military Exploit Order
Feat Order
Royal Order of Sahametrei
Order of Friendship
Military Exploit Order, 1st degree
Military Exploit Order, 3rd degree
Dostyk Order of grade I
Gold Medal of the Nation

Questions

When was Tô Lâm born?: Tô Lâm was born on 10 July 1957 in Nghĩa Trụ.
What positions has Tô Lâm held?: Positions held by Tô Lâm include: President of Vietnam (since 7 April 2026); General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 3 August 2024); Secretary of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam (since 3 August 2024); President of Vietnam (2024–2024); Minister of Public Security (2016–2024).
Where did Tô Lâm study?: Tô Lâm was educated at Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

Sources

Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Tô Lâm". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/to-lam. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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