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Top leader demands stronger governance, strategic planning to drive sustainable development

The Party and State leader underscored the necessity for decisive, coordinated and effective actions to translate the Party’s resolutions into concrete results throughout the political system and society.

Top Vietnamese leader’s China visit hoped to advance bilateral ties to new stage of development

The trip will mark the first state visit by To Lam in his capacity as the top leader of the Party and the State of Vietnam, coming exactly one year after the Chinese leader’s state visit to Vietnam and representing the third trip between the two top leaders within less than two years.

Vietnam–China partnership advances towards deeper trust and connectivity: Chinese scholar

On the visit’s key agenda, Professor Qu Qiang of the Minzu University of China highlighted the need to effectively implement common perceptions and overarching directions reached by senior leaders, particularly the “six major orientations” guiding bilateral ties, including more substantive cooperation, stronger security, closer coordination, and higher political trust.

New regulation on political, ideological work in Party highlighted at national conference

The regulation, adopted at the second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee and issued as Regulation No. 19-QD/TW on April 8, 2026, marks the first comprehensive and systematic framework governing political and ideological work in the Party. It reflects a new step in theoretical mindset and strong political resolve to enhance Party building as well as the Party's leadership and combat capacity.

Cambodia highlights significance of Party official’s visit

The official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has been described by Cambodian officials as carrying profound political and diplomatic significance, helping reinforce the traditional ties between the two Parties and countries.

Senior Party official’s official visits to Laos, Cambodia successful: FM

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia will continue the exchange of visits and delegations at all levels, especially at the high-level and via Party and State channels, to enhance understanding, strengthen trust, improve cooperation effectiveness, and jointly address emerging issues.

Permanent member of Party Central Committee’s Secretariat concludes official visits to Laos, Cambodia

During the two-day trip, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu conducted more than 20 activities in Laos and Cambodia. He held discussions with high-ranking leaders of both countries on major orientations to further promote comprehensive cooperation.

Russian media: Vietnam’s leadership consolidation boosts governance efficiency

A series of Russian news agencies and television channels on April 7 widely reported on the decision, which they said reflects an important shift in Vietnam’s governance model toward greater consolidation of leadership and improved policy execution capacity.

Lao Party, State attach great importance to visit by CPV Secretariat permanent member: Lao official

According to the Lao official, Tran Cam Tu's decision to choose Laos as the first destination following the National Congresses of the LPRP and CPV, parliamentary sessions and the formation of new governments in both countries reflects the high level of political trust, the great friendship, special solidarity and mutual respect between the two nations. It also demonstrates the priority both sides consistently accord to the Laos–Vietnam special relationship.

Expert pins high hope on consolidation of key leadership positions

The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) believes that with its new leadership team, Vietnam will advance international cooperation frameworks, including strategic partnerships with partners such as Switzerland, thereby facilitating the more effective flow of capital, knowledge and technology.

Party Central Committee’s second meeting to lay foundations for national development: Party chief

The outcomes of the plenum will form the “legal corridors,” “operational rules,” “disciplinary principles,” and “standards of conduct” necessary to bring the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution into life and advance the country’s long-term strategic goals toward 2030 and 2045.

Second meeting of 14th Party Central Committee opens in Hanoi

The meeting is also scheduled to consider personnel affairs for State agencies for the 2026–2031 term and provide opinions on the five-year socio-economic development plan, national financial plan and medium-term public investment plan for 2026–2031, along with other key national issues.

Party General Secretary To Lam leaves Hanoi for state visit to Laos

The trip is an occasion for the two Parties and countries to continue affirming their great special solidarity, faithful attachment, and unwavering bond — a relationship that has been tested and continuously nurtured throughout history.

14th National Congress demonstrates CPV’s political resolve, stature: int'l friends

Dasun Wijesekara, a representative of the Media Unit of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP-People's Liberation Front) of Sri Lanka described the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam as an event of exceptional scale, noting that organising such a programme is far from easy and reflects the Party’s vitality and strong organisational capacity.

Cambodian media impressed by Vietnam’s long-term vision

The articles underscored a set of strategic solutions rooted in renewed thinking, designed to steer the country into an era of peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation, and happiness under continued socialist orientation.

People - centre of all policymaking in Vietnam: Egyptian journals

Liga Hispano and Elsoot identified a central and foundational highlight of the Congress documents as the consistent affirmation that “the people are the centre, the subject, the goal, the driving force and the resource of development.”

Moving forward, victory is certain: Party chief

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.”

14th National Party Congress wraps up with success

Addressing the congress on behalf of the 14th Party Central Committee, General Secretary To Lam expressed profound gratitude for the trust and confidence placed in him, describing it as a great honour and a heavy responsibility before the Party, the people and the nation.

List of newly-elected members of 14th Political Bureau announced

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

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.