Mah Bow Tan vs Nong Duc Manh

Mah was appointed Minister for Transport, overseeing land transport policies and the development of the MRT system. He implemented measures to improve public transport efficiency.

Mah Bow Tan was appointed Minister for National Development, overseeing housing, urban planning, and infrastructure. He led the development of public housing policies and the HDB estate.

Mah introduced the Build-to-Order system for HDB flats, replacing the registration system. The BTO system aimed to better match supply with demand and reduce waiting times.

Mah lost his seat in the Tampines GRC to the Workers' Party in the 2011 general election, a major upset. He was the first cabinet minister to lose a GRC seat.

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.