Heng Swee Keat vs Nguyen Minh Triet

Heng Swee Keat was appointed Minister for Education, where he oversaw reforms in Singapore's education system, including the introduction of the 'Learn for Life' movement and changes to the PSLE scoring system.

Heng Swee Keat was first elected to Parliament as a Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC. This marked the start of his political career in the People's Action Party.

Heng Swee Keat was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, serving until 2024. He was widely seen as the designated successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, but stepped aside from the succession race in 2021.

Heng was appointed Minister for Finance, overseeing Singapore's fiscal policy and economic management. He introduced the 'Singapore Together' movement and managed the budget during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heng Swee Keat announced he would step aside as the designated successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, citing age and the need for a younger leader. This reshuffled the leadership succession within the People's Action Party.

Nguyen Minh Triet was elected as the President of Vietnam by the National Assembly. His presidency was noted for promoting economic reforms and international integration, continuing the Doi Moi policy.

Triet made a state visit to the United States, the first by a Vietnamese president since the Vietnam War. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral trade and diplomatic relations.

Triet supported a campaign against corruption within the Communist Party of Vietnam. Several high-ranking officials were investigated, though the campaign's effectiveness was debated.