Russian media have recently spotlighted Vietnam’s preparation for the 13th national congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), as well as the country’s achievements in political, social and economic areas and external affairs.

"In all works of the Party and State, the people are always defined as the root," Party Chief and President Nguyen Phu Trong wrote in his article about the work that needs to be done for the 13th National Party Congress.

Party initiates and leads renovation process, ensuring sustainable national development

VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time the Politburo has three female members, including National Assembly Vice Chairs Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Tong Thi Phong and Chair of the National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs Truong Thi Mai.

 Vietnam has been featured in articles and remarks from international communities prior to the local 12 th Party Congress, which convenes on January 20.

VietNamNet Bridge – Among the equipment used to ensure security for the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, scheduled in late January, will be anti-terrorism vehicles and equipment of the police force.

In an interview with VietNamNet, deputy head of the NA delegation of Hai Phong – Mr. Tran Ngoc Vinh - said that the Party Central Committee has thoughtfully prepared the personnel tasks, under a strict process.

At each Party’s congress, the public’s attention is drawn not only to the political report highlighting the key tasks for the next five-year development period, but also to the selection of the committee members.

High-ranking Government and Party officials should be banned from keeping money in foreign bank accounts and owning property abroad.

Discussion on the draft amendments to Constitution 1992, full-time National Assembly deputies disagreed with the way that some agencies responded to the proposal of removing Article 4 on the role of the Communist Party.