Many reports have focused on Việt Nam’s 10 per cent growth target as well as its socio-economic development orientations amid regional and global volatility.

Nguyễn Hải Nam, Chairman of the Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs in France (Abfrance), described the Congress as a political event of special significance, not only to the 2026–2031 term but also to Việt Nam’s long-term development trajectory.

The messages convey sentiments of friendship and cooperation, reflecting a profound interest in this political event of great significance for the Party, State and people of Việt Nam.

Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the Congress, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng said the event welcomed the participation of more than 100 ambassadors, chargés d’affaires and representatives of international organisations, along with nearly 100 foreign journalists.

The special section on the e-newspaper of Cuba’s Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina represents Prensa Latina’s commitment, within the framework of cooperation with the Vietnam News Agency, to publicise the 14th National Congress of the CPV to international friends, particularly in the Latin American.

By 2030, Huế aims to become a distinctive heritage city of Việt Nam, while emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s leading and unique centres for culture, tourism and specialised health care.

As many as 1,586 delegates, representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide, are attending the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, which officially opened on the morning of January 20.

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.

In an atmosphere of unity, discipline and democracy, all delegates demonstrate their resolve to ensure that the 14th National Party Congress becomes a profound political milestone, laying a solid foundation for Vietnam’s new stage of development.

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 HCM City People’s Committee has announced 12 outstanding achievements that marked the city’s comprehensive and breakthrough development in 2025, a year described as historic and transformative for the southern metropolis.

At the opening session, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, General Secretary To Lam, Head of the Document Subcommittee, presented the 13th Party Central Committee’s Report on the documents submitted to the 14th Party National Congress for the Congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.

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 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.

The 14th National Party Congress will concentrate on reviewing the implementation of the 13th Congress’s Resolution in conjunction with a 40-year Doi moi process, acknowledging key achievements, identifying shortcomings and their causes, and drawing major lessons for the country’s development.

Party General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on January 20 presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.

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.

The 14th National Party Congress is a momentous event for the country and a historic turning point toward the 100th founding anniversary of the Party (February 3, 1930-2030), concentrating the will, aspirations, and determination of our entire Party, people, and armed forces with the spirit of strategic self-reliance, self-strengthening, and confidence to advance strongly into a new era.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) solemnly opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on January 20 morning.