Major Lao publications like Pasaxon and the National Radio of Laos published the congratulatory message from the Lao People's Revolutionary Party's General Secretary. To Lam, a Politburo member and President of Vietnam, was elected as the General Secretary of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on August 3. Leading Chinese news agencies, including Xinhua, CCTV, and the People’s Daily, highlighted the unanimous vote and the congratulatory message from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Additionally, various international news agencies reported on To Lam's remarks at the press conference after the 13th Central Committee meeting, emphasising the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and negative phenomena./.