International media outlets widely reported on the closing session of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), held in Hanoi on January 23.

Since the opening session on January 20, the 14th National Party Congress has received an additional 339 congratulatory letters and messages from political parties, international organisations, foreign friends, and overseas Vietnamese.

Leaders of Laos, China and Cambodia sent congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The evening of January 23 saw the skies above Hanoi ablaze with color, as a spectacular fireworks display lit up the capital in celebration of the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

At the close of the 14th Party Congress, tributes were paid to 50 high-ranking officials for their dedication and contributions during the 13th term.

The 14th Central Committee has elected three additional members to the Party Secretariat, including Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

This afternoon, following the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress, General Secretary To Lam chaired an international press conference to announce the results of the Congress.

At the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress, 23 members were elected to the Central Inspection Commission, reaffirming the leadership of Truong Sy Thanh.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) concluded with success in Hanoi on the afternoon of January 23 after five days of serious, democratic and disciplined working.

At the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress this 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.

General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam was re-elected as the Party chief for the 2026 – 2031 term at the first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23 morning.

Among 200 newly elected members, 21 are women - marking a 10.5% representation in Vietnam’s 14th Party Central Committee.

Vietnam’s new Central Committee includes senior officials from diverse ethnic groups, showing strong representation at national and local levels.

This afternoon, the newly elected members of the 14th Party Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat, and Central Inspection Commission will be formally introduced at the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress.

This morning, January 23, 2026, the newly elected 14th Party Central Committee convened its first meeting to vote on the country’s top leadership positions: the Politburo, General Secretary, Secretariat, and Central Inspection Commission.

At a crucial turning point, the 14th National Party Congress reaffirmed one principle above all: every decision must be measured by the people’s trust.

The 14th National Party Congress has elected 200 members to the Central Committee, including 180 official and 20 alternate members. Here's the full list.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will officially close on January 23, after delegates voted to shorten the event.

As the 14th National Party Congress convenes, the 13th Central Committee consists of 163 members - 145 official members and 18 alternates.

Candidates for General Secretary and senior leadership roles must meet exceptional standards in ethics, capacity, and vision.