Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Vietnam is increasingly affirming its position as a proactive nation in building trust and advancing peaceful solutions to conflicts, said Pallab Sengupta, President of the World Peace Council.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Delhi on the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Sengupta shared in-depth assessments of Vietnam’s 40-year Doi moi (Renewal) process, as well as the country’s role and prospects in advancing peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world. Read full story
- Held against a backdrop of profound regional and global volatility, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has conveyed important messages on political stability, economic development and balanced foreign policy, according to Claude Blanchemaison, former French Ambassador to the country, in an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Paris.
Blanchemaison noted that Vietnam has integrated very successfully within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), promoting practical and effective forms of cooperation among member states across a wide range of fields. With its impressive pace of economic growth, Vietnam has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign investors, thanks to its stable environment, skilled workforce and extensive network of free trade agreements. Read full story
- As the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is taking place, the vision of a “new era of the nation's rise” has crystallised as both an aspirational objective and a policy imperative guiding the country’s future development.
Dr Phung Quoc Tri, President of the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Belgium and Luxembourg (ViLaB), shared proposals to better mobilise intellectual resources from overseas Vietnamese experts to support sustainable, innovation-driven growth. Read full story
- Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei has lauded Vietnam’s outstanding socio-economic achievements during the tenure of the 13th National Party Congress and voiced his belief that the success of the 14th Congress will herald a new development phase, creating a strong impetus for the country’s development in the time ahead.
Commenting on Vietnam’s socio-economic performance, he told the Vietnam News Agency that over the past five years, under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the development goals set forth by the 13th National Congress have been seriously and comprehensively implemented, focusing on the three strategic breakthroughs in institutions, human resources, and infrastructure. Vietnam has achieved many important results, meeting the expectations of the Party and the people. Read full story
- Amid a fragmented global economy and increased uncertainty, Vietnam continued to stand out as a stable and sustainable destination for international investment flows last year, reflecting investors’ strong confidence in the country’s medium- and long-term growth prospects.
Looking ahead to 2026, prospects remain bright as manufacturing, economic growth and foreign investment in Vietnam are expected to stay robust, with the country forecast to post the highest growth rate in the region this year, according to Adam Sitkoff, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Vietnam. Read full story
- The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) represents a historic milestone that plays a pivotal role in shaping both the current reality and long-term development aspirations of Vietnam, said Milan Krajca, Chairman of the Czech Peace Movement and a member of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM).
Speaking to Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Prague, Krajca affirmed that Vietnam is not only an integral part of but also a frontrunner in the dynamic development process of East and Southeast Asia, having recorded highly impressive progress over recent decades. Read full story
- With a strong sense of responsibility, journalists across the country have made continuous efforts to reflect the atmosphere of the 14th National Party Congress – an extremely important political event - in a timely, accurate and vivid manner.
The ongoing Congress is expected to mark the beginning of a new stage of national development toward the goals of prosperity, civilisation and happiness. Read full story
- Vietnamese para athletes continued their impressive run at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 22, with swimmer Vo Huynh Anh Khoa and weightlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong both winning gold medals, further boosting Vietnam’s medal tally.
On the second day of competition, Khoa claimed his second gold medal at this Games by winning the men’s 100m backstroke in the S7–S8 category, setting a new Games record. The victory extended his remarkable streak at the ASEAN Para Games and provided a significant morale boost for the Vietnamese delegation./. Read full story
