Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress has elected a new generation of leaders, with Mr. To Lam reappointed General Secretary and bold goals for rapid, quality growth.

According to Bac Ninh Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai, after the merger, the province has entered a new development phase with expanded space, greater potential, larger resources, and higher governance requirements.

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.

At the invitation of General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from January 26 to 27.

At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son led the Vietnamese delegation to attend the charter signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Council on January 22, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

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.

Vietnam has voiced the country’s support for substantive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to enhance the body’s representativeness, effectiveness and efficiency.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung commended the Catholic Church’s role in Vietnam’s social and spiritual life during his Tet visit to the Ho Chi Minh City Archbishop’s Office.

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.

General Phan Van Giang affirms progress in restructuring, equipping the army for strategic and high-tech challenges.

Communist and political parties worldwide send warm messages celebrating Vietnam’s development and leadership.

Speaking at the 14th Party Congress, the Minister of Public Security emphasized proactive strategy and national resilience.

Vietnam’s fight against corruption has grown into a nationwide movement, driven by high-level leadership and public support.

As Vietnam’s 14th National Congress of the Communist Party unfolds in Hanoi, personnel decisions have taken center stage - drawing wide attention from Party members and the public across the country.

Vietnam, on January 20, received more than 160 citizens handed over by Cambodian authorities at the Dinh Ba International Border Gate in the southern province of Dong Thap.

VietNamNet is honored to present the article by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, titled “Economic diplomacy transforms decisively for the nation’s strong and prosperous development.”

Foreign journalists visit Vietnam for Party Congress, pledging objective reporting and deeper coverage of the country’s achievements and future direction.

On the morning of January 19, the Japanese Coast Guard patrol ship Akitsushima docked at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang, kicking off a five-day visit to the central Vietnamese city. The vessel carried 60 officers and crew members.