Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc quits
Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has submitted his resignation after the ruling Communist Party found him responsible for violations and wrongdoing of numerous officials under him, the country's official news agency said on Tuesday. Phuc, 68, a former prime minister, has held the largely ceremonial position for less than two years. It was not immediately clear who would replace him. "Fully being aware of his responsibilities before the party and people, he submitted an application to resign from his assigned positions, quit his job and retire," the Vietnam News Agency reported, citing the party's Central Committee. Two deputy prime ministers, who were working under him when he led the government, were dismissed earlier this month. To become effective, Phuc's resignation requires approval from the National Assembly. Reuters on Monday reported the legislature would hold a rare extraordinary meeting this week. The meeting of the National Assembly would come as the country pursues a "blazing furnace" anti-corruption crackdown. (Reuters)