Nguyen Phu Trong is a prominent Vietnamese politician who has served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam since 2011. He is also the President of Vietnam, a position he held from 2018 to 2021. Trong is known for his anti-corruption campaigns and efforts to strengthen the party's control over the government. Born on April 20, 1944, in Hanoi, Trong has a background in literature and political theory. He has held various leadership roles within the Communist Party and has been influential in shaping Vietnam's political landscape, focusing on economic reforms and maintaining party unity.