Explanation:

• The ruling Community Party of Vietnam has re-elected its 76-year-old General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong for a third five-year term. He is serving the post since 2011.
• Trong was granted an exemption to contest in the election, though he was above the age limit of 65.
• Vietnam has a communist government, which means that the country does not have a single strongman at the apex.
• There are four main leaders that collectively run the show which includes: The Communist Party general secretary, the prime minister, the president and the chair of the National Assembly.