The PM said that "each house rebuilt under the campaign was constructed not only with concrete and bricks, but also with the compassion, solidarity and support of the entire society."
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belarus Nguyễn Văn Trung called on the Communist Party of Belarus and other political parties in the country to actively contribute to advancing bilateral relations in the new period.
Nguyễn Thị Xuân Huệ, a graduate in applied English linguistics from the University of Macau, said young intellectuals are closely tracking the congress.
The move is projected to generate significant savings in paper, printing ink and manpower, marking a major step forward in the application of information technology to large-scale political events.
Commenting on the draft documents’ stronger emphasis on innovation, the green economy, and digital transformation, Professor Shimizu Masaaki noted that this reflects Việt Nam’s increasingly clear awareness of the risk of falling into the middle-income trap and its determination to transform its growth model.
Nguyễn Thị Thu Huyền, Chief of the Office of the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane, said that for OV intellectuals to return and contribute effectively and sustainably to the Fatherland, it is not enough to rely on calls for participation or incentive policies alone.
Since its founding, the Communist Party of Việt Nam has convened a series of National Congresses, each marking an important turning point in the country’s revolutionary cause. In recent decades, the Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth National Congresses have set strategic directions for renewal, integration and the new period of national development.
Streets and central squares throughout the city have been uniformly decorated with flags, banners and posters to welcome the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam.
Highlighting the positive developments in bilateral cooperation in 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng appreciated the efforts and contributions of relevant agencies of both countries, including those of the ambassador and his embassy. She expressed her hope that both sides will continue to step up efforts to further enhance the effectiveness of cooperation this year.
Japan’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Hayashi Yoshimasa expressed sympathy over the heavy losses Việt Nam has suffered from recent natural disasters and floods, and appreciated Vietnamese workers in Japan for their positive contributions to the development and prosperity of both countries.
On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung also sent a congratulatory message to Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala on the occasion of his appointment as Tonga’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn said that under Việt Nam’s leadership this year, in its capacity as chair of the sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting, the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 is being finalised and will be adopted.
On the occasion, Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha expressed gratitude to Việt Nam’s Party and State, particularly Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, for standing alongside the Cambodian army and people in overthrowing the Pol Pot genocidal regime.
In Hà Nội, to ensure adequate healthcare coverage, the Department of Medical Service Administration has requested hospitals and medical institutes with inpatient facilities to keep between five and 10 emergency beds on standby to receive patients.
The ministers agreed to continue effectively implementing the commitments reached by the two countries’ leaders during Vietnamese Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s visit to Singapore in March 2025, as well as an action programme to implement the countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2025–30. d.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính yesterday reaffirmed Việt Nam’s commitment to proactive and responsible ASEAN digital cooperation while attending the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Hà Nội.
The diplomat also highlighted a proposed shift toward a new growth model centred on science – technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for a decisive shift towards deeper, higher-quality international integration, urging Việt Nam to move from participation to a more proactive role in shaping global and regional cooperation as the country enters a new phase of development from 2026.
