General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam To Lam has highlighted the success of the 14th National Party Congress, saying it represents a powerful convergence of the will, aspirations, and determination of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, crystallising the nation’s intellect and desire to rise.

19 Politburo members for the 2026-2030 tenure were selected from the 180 official members of the new 14th-tenure Party Central Committee.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam adopted a resolution to shorten its working schedule by 1.5 days during a plenary discussion session on the afternoon of January 21.

Harnessing the strength of the great national solidarity is vital for driving the country’s development in the new era, Ha Thi Nga, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) and central mass organisations, said at the ongoing 14th National Party Congress on January 21 morning.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) had, by January 19, received a total of 559 letters and messages of congratulations from 109 political parties, six international and regional organisations, 16 individuals, 122 people’s organisations, and 306 associations of overseas Vietnamese (OV).

With the motto "Solidarity - Democracy - Discipline - Breakthrough - Development," the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam is taking place at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi from January 19-25, 2026, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members nationwide.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 16 chaired an online conference with central localities to review the “Quang Trung Campaign,” a lightning-fast effort to rebuild and repair houses damaged by storms and floods in central Viet Nam, declaring that the campaign had achieved a “resounding victory.”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on January 14 hosted a reception for ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, who is on a visit to Viet Nam to attend the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for five strategic breakthroughs in digital data, guided by the motto of drastic action with results as the key yardstick, coordinated implementation, data as an asset, data infrastructure as the foundation, data economy as the spearhead, data security as critical importance, and people and businesses placed at the centre.

Investing in infrastructure for educational institutions in ethnic minority and mountainous areas is, in effect, an investment in equity in access to education, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 11.

Following similar regional consultations for Asia–Pacific countries in Ha Noi in last October and African countries in Addis Ababa in last November, this was the third event hosted by Viet Nam in preparation for the 2026 NPT Review Conference.

The Office of the State President held a press conference on January 7 to announce the State President’s Orders promulgating 12 laws adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 6 stressed the need to focus leadership, manpower and resources on key railway projects, so that they can be put into operation soon, thereby contributing to socio-economic development and better living standards for the people.

Viet Nam’s Extradition Law, comprising four chapters and 45 articles, will take effect on July 1, 2026, following its passage by the National Assembly on November 26, 2025, aiming to facilitate the settlement of criminal cases involving fugitives abroad.