Vietnam's Prime Minister to step down after 10 years in office

**Hanoi:**Vietnam’s prime minister is preparing to steps down after 10 years in office. Nguyen Tan Dung leaves behind a mixed legacy of promoting failed state enterprises but at the same time attracting foreign investment and daring to challenge China. In a formality, the rubber-stamp National Assembly will vote later Wednesday to remove Dung, three months before the end of his term. [caption id=“attachment_2715220” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Nguyen Tan Dung. Getty Images[/caption] Dung’s departure was widely expected after he lost a leadership battle during the ruling Communist Party’s congress in January. Dung lost to Nguyen Phu Trong, who was re-elected party general secretary for a second five-year term. The National Assembly is scheduled to appoint Dung’s deputy, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as prime minister on Thursday.