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By 2045, HCM City aims to rank among the world’s top 100 cities for quality of life, becoming a leading Asian hub for finance, services, education and health care, while growing sustainably and preserving its cultural identity.

President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Nguyễn Đình Khang said that a focus on five key priorities for the Party Central Committee and the 14th Congress will help build a modern and strong Vietnamese working class.

At the opening session, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, General Secretary Tô Lâm, Head of the Document Subcommittee, presented the 13th Party Central Committee’s Report on the documents submitted to the 14th Party National Congress, emphasising some key contents and new points of the draft documents for the Congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.

The 14th National Party Congress officially opened in Hà Nội on Tuesday, bringing together national leaders and 1,586 delegates to define the country’s strategic direction, including an ambitious goal of sustaining 10 per cent annual GDP growth and advancing Việt Nam’s long-term development vision to 2045.

Efforts will be made to achieve an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 10 per cent or higher during the 2026–2030 period, with GDP per capita reaching around US$8,500 by 2030.

The State President Lương Cường urged the delegates to fully exercise their responsibility, intelligence, and dedication; uphold the spirit of unity and democracy; and to engage in thorough discussions, making a vital contribution to the success of the Congress.

A backdrop of rapid, complex, and unpredictable developments in the world and the region situation sets an urgent requirement for the establishment of new growth and development models, improved labour productivity, production quality, and national competitiveness; as well as new requirements in social development management, national defence and security safeguarding, and foreign relations promotion.

The 14th National Party Congress opened in Hà Nội with a solemn ceremony, bringing together 1,586 delegates to chart Việt Nam’s development path for the coming years.

The 14th National Party Congress sets a target of strong economic growth, with average GDP growth of about 10% during the 2026–2030 period.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Hà Nội Party Committee Nguyễn Duy Ngọc speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the city’s outstanding achievements in the past tenure and determination to fully play its role as the nation’s central hub and driving force.

Welcoming the ambassadors, the Deputy FM underscored that their presence at this major political event reflected international solidarity, friendship and valuable support for the Party, the State and the people of Việt Nam.

Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane hopes the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam will continue to set sound directions, guiding Việt Nam towards faster and more sustainable development.

The Communist Party of Switzerland hopes that businesspeople and intellectuals will have the opportunity to experience Việt Nam, and that Swiss workers and trade unions can also witness the significant progress in combating poverty and ensuring social justice made by socialist Việt Nam.

Positioning overseas Vietnamese as strategic partners and bridges of knowledge, capital, and markets will enable Việt Nam to mobilise intellectual power more effectively and accelerate development in the digital and knowledge era.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam has drawn nationwide attention, with people across the country placing their trust and high expectations in its role in providing strategic direction for Vietnam’s future development.

France’s AFP news agency underscored the congress’s pivotal significance, highlighting priorities for the next five years such as spurring the private sector, digital transformation and technological progress, and targeting annual economic growth of 10 per cent or higher during the 2026–2030 period.

Held with a focus on democracy, discipline, breakthrough and development, the congress is scheduled to take place from January 19 to 23, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide.

On the sidelines of the preparatory session of the Congress in Hà Nội on Monday, multiple delegates have voiced their high expectations for the Congress' work related to socio-economic development from now to 2030, with a vision to 2050.