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☕ Afternoon briefing February 3

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

☕ Afternoon briefing February 3

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Party General Secretary To Lam on February 3 attended a ceremony to launch the construction of the Communist Party of Vietnam Museum in Hanoi.

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Party General Secretary To Lam (first row, right), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (first row, left) and other delegates arriving at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

The ceremony, part of activities celebrating the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930–2026) and the success of the 14th National Party Congress, also drew incumbent and former Politburo members, Secretariat members, and leaders of central agencies and Hanoi, along with ambassadors, diplomatic representatives and international organisations in Vietnam. Read full story

- State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 3 for Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, who is visiting Vietnam as special envoy of the Communist Party and the State of Cuba

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State President Luong Cuong (R) and Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (Photo: VNA)

Welcoming the special envoy and high-ranking delegation of Cuba, the Vietnamese leader said the visit, which took place shortly after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), underscored the close, trust-based and lasting relations between the two Parties, States, and peoples. Read full story

- Jordan considers Vietnam an important partner in Asia and wishes to step up cooperation, sharing and exchanges of experience in areas of mutual strength, particularly agricultural production, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, defence industry, cybersecurity, Halal production, and science-technology, Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi told Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at their meeting in Hanoi on the morning of February 3.

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At the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi in Hanoi on the morning of February 3. (Photo: VNA)

Against the backdrop of profound changes in the global and regional situation, PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam and Jordan, which share many common interests and values, need to further strengthen solidarity and cooperation to open up new opportunities for the benefit of their people, and for peace, stability and development in both regions and the world at large. Read full story

- The term of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is an extremely important and pivotal period, carrying decisive significance for the country’s two strategic centennial goals. The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress clearly sets the major objectives, orientations and measures for the new term and the subsequent stages.

To achieve these goals, Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised that the phrase “deeds must match words” should guide all actions. Every policy and task should have clear objectives and measures, tie responsibility to results, balance breakthroughs with sustainability, and measure performance by the People’s satisfaction. He also stressed that despite many difficulties ahead, the Party does not permit hesitation or failure on its chosen path. Read full story

- In its 96-year journey, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has forged an enduring trust and confidence among the people, which enables them to advance towards the future of a strong and prosperous Vietnam.

Before the founding of the CPV, Vietnam endured a long night of slavery. The people were patriotic but isolated and trapped in dead ends. With the Party’s emergence, the nation found a clear path and saw the light. From national subjugation, Vietnam rose to freedom; from poverty, the people advanced towards prosperity. Read full story

- The 14th National Party Congress adopted strategic and forward-looking decisions marked by breakthrough thinking. To translate its Resolution into practical outcomes, it is necessary to redouble determination and step up action, as required by Party General Secretary To Lam in his article “Forward! Total victory will surely be ours!” released on January 25.

Notably, according to the General Secretary, among the 14 Party Congresses held to date, the 14th Congress marked the first time that an Action Programme was issued by the Party Central Committee alongside the Resolution, with the aim of rapidly and effectively materialising the adopted documents. Read full story

- The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on February 3 officially launched a website on the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026 – 2031 term, https://baucuquochoi.vn, on the occasion of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 96th founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2026).

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Delegates perform the inauguration ceremony for the VNA information portal on the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term at its launch in Hanoi on February 3. (Photo: VNA)

The launch ceremony, held at the VNA headquarters, was attended by NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh, along with leaders of central ministries, agencies and organisations./. Read full story

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State President Luong Cuong (R) and Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (Photo: VNA)

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Welcoming the special envoy and high-ranking delegation of Cuba, the Vietnamese leader said the visit, which took place shortly after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), underscored the close, trust-based and lasting relations between the two Parties, States, and peoples.

Party General Secretary To Lam (third, left) is awarded the 45-year Party membership badge. (Photo: VNA)

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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the session (Photo: VNA)

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Party General Secretary To Lam (first row, right), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (first row, left) and other delegates arriving at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Party leader attends ground-breaking of Communist Party of Vietnam Museum

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International reporters cover the 14th National Party Congress at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

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The Vietnamese Government delegation holds a working session with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan. (Photo: VNA)

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A special artistic fireworks display celebrates the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam on the evening of January 23, 2026 (Phjoto: VNA)

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Party General Secretary To Lam (R) receives Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, who is visiting Vietnam as special envoy of the Communist Party and the State of Cuba (Photo: VNA)

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