Khalid Bahah vs Nong Duc Manh

Khalid Bahah was appointed Prime Minister by President Hadi after the Houthi takeover of Sanaa. He led a government in exile in Aden and later in Saudi Arabia, attempting to maintain international recognition.

President Hadi appointed Khalid Bahah as Vice President, making him second-in-command of the internationally recognized government. Bahah also served as Prime Minister until 2016, when he was replaced.

Khalid Bahah resigned as Vice President, citing frustration with the lack of progress in the peace process and internal divisions within the anti-Houthi coalition. His resignation weakened the legitimacy of the Hadi government.

Nong Duc Manh was elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam at the 9th National Party Congress. He succeeded Le Kha Phieu and became the first ethnic minority (Tay) to hold the top party position.

Nong Duc Manh hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Hanoi, which brought together leaders from 21 economies. The summit enhanced Vietnam's international profile and promoted regional economic cooperation.

Under Nong Duc Manh's leadership, Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) after years of negotiations. The accession opened Vietnam's economy to global trade and investment, accelerating economic growth.

Nong Duc Manh stepped down as General Secretary at the 11th National Party Congress, handing over power to Nguyen Phu Trong. His retirement marked a peaceful transition of leadership, a rarity in Vietnamese politics.