14th National Party Congress: Party, State place higher trust, greater responsibility on foreign affairs
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
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
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.
Russian Media Praise Vietnam’s Resolve to Put People at Foundation of Development
On January 20, the website of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (kprf.ru) and the online edition of Rossiyskaya Gazeta (rg.ru) - the official newspaper of the Russian Government, published articles analyzing and assessing the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (the 14th Congress). The articles underscored Vietnam’s strong determination to transform itself in a new phase of development, with a consistent orientation of placing the People as the foundation, the subject, and the center of development.
Health minister highlights comprehensive, people-centred healthcare orientation
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.
Introducing International Journalists to Vietnam’s National Traditions
Continuing the program for the international press delegation and overseas Vietnamese media covering the 14th National Congress of the Party, on January 21, 2026, the delegation visited and learned about several notable historical and cultural sites in Hai Phong City, including the Bach Dang Giang Relic Site, Kiep Bac Temple, and Con Son Pagoda.
Developing Healthcare and Education to Boost Vietnam’s Global Standing
Tran Phuong Lien, Chief Representative of REI (US) in Vietnam, noted that positive progress in healthcare and education is making an important contribution to enhancing Vietnam’s role and credibility on the international stage. A people-centered development approach not only improves quality of life at home, but also increases Vietnam’s attractiveness in international cooperation.
International Messages Sent to 14th National Party Congress
Many scholars, policymakers, friendship organizations, and international partners believe that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is taking place at a pivotal moment. It is expected to issue strategic decisions that will generate new development momentum, consolidate political stability, and enhance Vietnam’s standing amid complex regional and global fluctuations.
Vietnam Increasingly Affirms Role as Responsible Development Partner
This is the assessment of Pham Quang Tu, Deputy Country Director of Oxfam in Vietnam. According to him, Vietnam is increasingly affirming its role and credibility as a responsible development partner, recognized by the international community.
14th National Party Congress to decide on strategic issues for nation’s future, destiny: State President
The 14th National Party Congress will concentrate on reviewing the implementation of the 13th Congress’s Resolution in conjunction with a 40-year Doi moi process, acknowledging key achievements, identifying shortcomings and their causes, and drawing major lessons with long-term theoretical and practical value for the country’s development.
14th National Party Congress’s opening: Great aspirations, steady steps
Party General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on January 20 presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.
Value of Nature in Vietnam’s Development Position
Van Ngoc Thinh, National Director of the World Wide Fund for Nature in Vietnam (WWF-Vietnam), believes that the country’s rich biodiversity, together with sustained efforts in ecosystem conservation and restoration, is helping to shape Vietnam’s development position and enhance its credibility on the international stage.
Creating Favorable Conditions to Mobilize Resources from Businesses and Overseas Vietnamese Community
Stabilizing the investment environment to give enterprises the confidence to commit for the long term, promoting the role of the private sector at all levels, and recognizing overseas Vietnamese, youth, and international students as core forces of people-to-people diplomacy are among the proposals put forward by many overseas Vietnamese.
Vietnam as Regional Model for Education Reform
According to Karolina Rutkowska, Country Programme Director of VVOB (Kingdom of Belgium) in Vietnam, alongside its socio-economic development achievements, Vietnam is gradually asserting itself as an important reference point for education reform and human capacity development in Southeast Asia.
14th National Congress expected to reinforce public trust in Communist Party of Vietnam: Lao media
The 14th National Congress of the CPV embodies confidence and aspirations for development, noting the event continues to consolidate public trust in the Party while inspiring strong determination among the Vietnamese people, according to the Lao media.
14th National Party Congress opens, marking starting point of new development era
The 14th National Party Congress also sets a target of strong economic growth, with average GDP growth of about 10% during the 2026–2030 period. This is not merely a growth figure but is closely linked to improving quality of life, employment, and income for the people.
Deputy FM hosts non-resident ambassadors attending 14th National Party Congress
The 14th National Party Congress is a milestone in Viet Nam’s development, as it not only reviews and assesses 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal), but also sets out orientations for national development in the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045, through strong and right decisions to guide the country into a new era of development.
Deputy Foreign Minister meets int’l journalists covering 14th National Party Congress
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said the 14th Congress holds special historical significance, marking a major turning point in the country’s development, as it not only reviews and assesses the achievements of 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal), but also defines goals, vision, and major policy decisions to lead Vietnam into a new era of development.
The Era of National Rise and the Historical Mission of the Communist Party of Vietnam
After nearly a century of leading the nation through many challenges, the Communist Party of Vietnam now stands before a new historical mission: to guide the country into an “era of rising,” realizing the aspiration for a strong, prosperous, and happy Vietnam.
Placing People’s Happiness as Goal, Driving Force, and Measure of Development
Vietnam is entering a new era of development marked by strong aspirations and vast potential. This era has earned a high degree of trust and consensus both domestically and internationally, anchored in a clear and firm message: the happiness of the people will serve as the goal, the driving force, and the measure for the quality of political and social development.
