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Five major shifts chart overseas Vietnamese affairs in 2026 and beyond

In a world marked by intensifying strategic competition, emerging conflicts and intertwined economic, security and social challenges, nearly 6.5 million Vietnamese living in over 130 countries and territories have continued to look to the homeland as a firm spiritual anchor. The homeland remains a source of confidence, connection and aspiration for Vietnamese abroad.

Party General Secretary urges shift from words to action, from awareness to implementation

Organisational and personnel weaknesses must not be allowed to slow national progress, the Party General Secretary said, noting that time is a vital and non-renewable development resource, and delays in implementation risk wasting resources and missing opportunities for development.

National conference held to disseminate, implement Party Congress’s resolution

Through 10 topics, the conference focuses on the key contents and new points in the documents of the 14th National Party Congress.Through 10 topics, the conference focuses on the key contents and new points in the documents of the 14th National Party Congress.

Joint statement on occasion of Vietnamese Party chief's state visit to Cambodia

Vietnam and Cambodia on February 6 issued a joint statement on the occasion of the State visit to Cambodia by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam.

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.

Resolutions into Action: Indonesian scholar highlights Vietnam’s major turning point

The author, a senior researcher at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), wrote that the Congress’s unanimously re-elect General Secretary To Lam for another five years clearly reflected a choice for stability and continuity amid increasingly complex regional and international developments.

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.”

Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders hold phone talks

General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping expressed confidence that under the CPV’s unyielding leadership, led by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will successfully realise the resolution adopted by the 14th Congress and achieve its two centennial goals on the occasion of the Party and the nation’s founding anniversaries.

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 Party Congress identifies multilateral diplomacy as strategic direction for Vietnam’s diplomacy: Ambassador

Regarding foreign policy, the orientations for the next five years, as adopted by the Congress, represent both a continuation and an evolution of Vietnam’s foreign policy.

Special music shows celebrate success of 14th National Party Congress

The Hanoi event saw the presence of Party General Secretary To Lam, incumbent and former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front, along with representatives of socio-political organisations, agencies, sectors, and the public.

Vietnam a pillar of stability in Southeast Asia amid volatile geopolitics: Expert

Vietnam’s diplomatic approach demonstrates mettle, resolve, independence and a strong capacity to adapt flexibly to the complex and fast-changing regional and global geopolitical environments, according to Prof. Ruhanas Harun of the National Defence University of Malaysia.

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.

Turning words into action – key requirement for Vietnam's coming development phase

While praising the strong direction from the Party leadership, Professor Tran Thanh Van stressed that trust can only endure when translated into concrete action. Despite progress in legislation and policy-making, implementation remains uneven, with financial mechanisms and administrative barriers still constraining innovation.

14th Party Congress: Laying new foundations for green growth

Vietnam has been gradually moving away from a volume-oriented model towards an agricultural economy focused on value addition, quality, efficiency and sustainability.

14th National Party Congress carries strategic significance for regional peace, stability: Cambodia’s CPP Vice President

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.

14th Party Central Committee convenes first meeting

The first meeting of the newly elected Party Central Committee will continue with the personnel work, including electing members of the Politburo and the Secretariat, the Party General Secretary, and members of the Party Central Committee's Inspection Commission.

French Communist Party highlights 14th National Party Congress as strategic milestone

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.