Hopes pinned on the Party Congress

As the 14th National Party Congress approaches (January 19-25, 2026), Việt Nam News and Law reporters speak to Vietnamese citizens at home and abroad, as well as foreign diplomats, about their expectations for this important political event.

Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

With the theme “Under the glorious flag of the Party, joining hands and uniting wills to successfully realise the country’s development goals to 2030; ensuring strategic autonomy, fostering self-reliance and confidence, advancing firmly in the era of national rise for peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation and happiness, and steadfastly progressing towards socialism”, the 14th NPC affirms its pivotal role as a landmark event of historic significance for Việt Nam’s development.

Delegates to 14th National Party Congress pay tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh

The delegation included Politburo members Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, State President Lương Cường, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú, and Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the VFF Central Committee Bùi Thị Minh Hoài.

Party and State leaders lay wreaths at the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum

Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) leaders, along with other delegates to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV), paid floral tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his mausoleum in Hà Nội on the morning of January 19, ahead of the opening of the Congress’s preparatory session.

Việt Nam accepts invitation to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

General Secretary Tô Lâm reaffirmed Việt Nam’s consistent position of supporting and standing ready to contribute to joint efforts by the international community to resolve conflicts and disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, while respecting the fundamental rights of the parties concerned.

High Seas Treaty opens up unprecedented opportunities for Việt Nam: Deputy FM

The High Seas Treaty's adoption and entry into force reflect the international community's collective resolve to bolster ocean management and protection, while reaffirming the vital role of multilateralism in promoting cooperation to address global issues in accordance with international law. It strengthens the rules-based order for the oceans, firmly rooted in the 1982 UNCLOS.

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