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Party chief calls on 16th National Assembly to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation
06/04/2026 11:13
Addressing the opening of the first session of the 16th-tenure legislature in Hanoi on April 6, the Party chief underlined that the demands of new stage of development are placing higher, faster, and more pressing requirements on institutions, growth models, the quality of national governance, policy responsiveness, enforcement discipline, and the improvement of the people’s living standards.
Hanoi Announces 125 Elected Members of 17th Municipal People’s Council
23/03/2026 09:51
Hanoi elected the full quota of 32 deputies to the National Assembly and 125 members to the municipal People’s Council, ensuring compliance with the prescribed structure and composition. No constituency was required to hold a re-election or additional vote.
Technology application ensures fast, accurate, secured election information: NA leader
15/03/2026 15:17
Emphasising the role of technology in election management and organisation, the NA Chairman affirmed that the application of information technology to this election has delivered clear results, meeting three key criteria – speed, accuracy and security.
Party Leader Attends Launch of Tree Planting Festival in Hanoi
24/02/2026 15:02
Each locality must select right species to cultivate in right locations, ensure tight and long-term management, and foster a love for nature in the community, especially the younger generation, the Party leader demanded.
Party Chief’s US Trip Marks Milestone in High-level Multilateral Diplomacy: FM
21/02/2026 13:22
The trip marked the Party and State’s first major high-level multilateral diplomatic engagement since the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), reflecting the country’s proactive and responsible approach to international affairs, the FM told the press on the trip's outcomes and significance.
Party General Secretary To Lam Meets US President Donald Trump at White House
21/02/2026 09:08
Party General Secretary To Lam congratulated the US and President Trump on the successful organisation of the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace. He affirmed that Vietnam was among the first countries to commit to participating in the Gaza Board of Peace, and stands ready to coordinate with the US and other members of the Board to implement the peace plan.
Vietnamese State President Chairs Official Welcome Ceremony for EC President
29/01/2026 13:42
The European Union and Vietnam officially established diplomatic relations on November 28, 1990. Since then, their ties have grown positively, with frequent high-level meetings and exchanges, both bilaterally and on the sidelines of multilateral forums. The two sides coordinate closely in international organisations, particularly within the framework of ASEAN–EU, the Asia-Europe Meeting, and the UN.
Moving Forward, Victory Is Certain: Party Chief
26/01/2026 15:18
In an article written on this occasion, the Party chief recalled President Ho Chi Minh’s call to action, “Forward! Total victory will be ours!” and emphasised that today the late President’s appeal still surges with momentum, “spurring us to strengthen our resolve, overcome poverty and backwardness, and build a prosperous and happy country.”
Top Lao Leader Arrives in Hanoi, Beginning State Visit to Vietnam
26/01/2026 10:43
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam highlighted that Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith’s selection of Vietnam as the first country to visit following the successful National Congresses of both Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and Communist Party of Vietnam carries profound political and diplomatic significance.
Congratulations sent to Party General Secretary To Lam on re-election
24/01/2026 07:31
High-ranking leaders of Laos, China and Cambodia sent their messages and letters of congratulations to General Secretary To Lam on his re-election as the Communist Party of Vietnam chief by the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23 afternoon.
Renewing mindset, setting development vision through 2045: Party General Secretary To Lam
24/01/2026 07:13
The political report integrates three previously separate documents - the political report, the socio-economic report and the review of Party building - into a single, unified and comprehensive one, with clearer priorities. Designed to be concise, easy to understand, remember and implement, this integration stands out as a key hallmark of the Congress.
Party General Secretary To Lam chairs int'l press conference to announce outcomes of 14th National Party Congress
23/01/2026 20:43
The Party chief stressed that the 14th National Congress was a resounding success, calling it a historic milestone in the Party’s 96-year journey and the country’s millennia-long history.
List of newly-elected members of 14th Political Bureau announced
23/01/2026 16:26
At the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress on January 23 afternoon, Politburo member, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Congress’s Presidium, reported on the results of the election of the Political Bureau.
14th Party Central Committee unanimously elects To Lam as General Secretary
23/01/2026 16:19
The 14th Party Central Committee reached absolute consensus in electing General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam as General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee.
14th National Party Congress carries strategic significance for regional peace, stability: Cambodia’s CPP Vice President
23/01/2026 09:08
Samdech Kittisangha Bundit Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and a senior advisor to the King of Cambodia, stressed that the CPV’s 14th Congress carries far-reaching importance for ruling parties in the region, including the CPP.
French Communist Party highlights 14th National Party Congress as strategic milestone
23/01/2026 08:09
The PCF highly values these accomplishments, describing them as “truly exemplary and heroic”, and looks forward to the CPV entering a new stage of socio-economic development as it moves towards the centenary milestones of the Party’s founding and the nation’s establishment.
14th National Party Congress: Party, State place higher trust, greater responsibility on foreign affairs
22/01/2026 20:17
Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi emphasised that in order to achieve fast development in the coming period, including double-digit growth, foreign affairs must play a proactive role in mobilising external resources while internal strength remains the decisive factor.
14th National Party Congress: Vietnam – A "pillar" of diplomacy in ASEAN
22/01/2026 11:35
Since joining ASEAN in 1995, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable transformation to become an indispensable link in the global supply chain by investing heavily in export-oriented industries and maintaining robust social stability.
14th National Party Congress: A message of stability, balance in turbulent world
22/01/2026 11:31
As a country that attracts the attention and engagement of most major powers, one of Vietnam’s key challenges is to demonstrate its ability to maintain a balanced approach in relations with these partners, said Claude Blanchemaison, former French Ambassador to Vietnam.
Health minister highlights comprehensive, people-centred healthcare orientation
22/01/2026 09:51
Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan said the Politburo's Resolution No. 72 provides a breakthrough orientation for the protection, care and improvement of the people’s health. It places the people’s health at the centre of all healthcare policies and services, while aiming to address long-standing bottlenecks in the health sector that have yet to be fundamentally resolved.
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