Politics

☕ Afternoon briefing on January 26

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

☕ Afternoon briefing on January 26

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

- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held talks with visiting General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on January 26 morning.

talks.jpg
At the talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA)

Sharing the common delight of the Vietnamese and Lao people over the success of the 14th National Congress of the CPV and the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, the two leaders briefed each other on the situation of their respective Parties and countries, as well as the major outcomes of each Party’s National Congress. Read full story

- Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong met with with visiting General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on January 26.

president-luong-cuong.jpg
An overview of the meeting between Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on January 26. (Photo: VNA)

President Cuong expressed his pleasure at meeting the Lao leader, and congratulated him on being re-elected as General Secretary of the 12th Central Committee of the LPRP, saying that the re-election reflects the high trust and recognition of the Party, State and people of Laos for his important and effective contributions in recent years. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that the construction of nuclear power plants is a major project of strategic significance, involving new and high technologies and carrying sensitive isues, particularly in terms of nuclear safety.

pham-minh-chinh.jpg
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs a January 26 meeting in Hanoi of standing members of the government and the Standing Board of the Government Party Committee on reports and submissions to competent authorities regarding nuclear power projects. (Photo: VNA)

The PM made the remarks while chairing a January 26 meeting of standing members of the government and the Standing Board of the Government Party Committee on reports and submissions to competent authorities regarding nuclear power projects. The meeting was attended by leaders of ministries, central agencies and relevant economic groups. Read full story

- The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by President of the European Council (EC) António Costa holds great significance for the Vietnam – European Union relations, particularly as it follows the successful 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Head of Vietnam’s Mission to the EU Nguyen Van Thao.

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Belgium, Thao noted that the visit reflects the EU’s recognition and appreciation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations, while affirming the country’s growing stature and credibility in the international arena, particularly as a key partner of EU in the Asia–Pacific region. Read full story

- The rapidly changing international environment, marked by profound disruptions across most sectors, is presenting both opportunities and challenges for the realisation of the development goals set out by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in the period ahead, former Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski (2022–2024) has told Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Australia.

According to him, the first challenge is geopolitical in nature, as conflicts are ongoing in multiple regions like Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, at a time when the post-World War II system of international relations is being disrupted. While it is not possible to accurately predict future developments, international geostrategic competition with the risk of conflict remains a reality that Vietnam will continue to face. However, Goledzinowski noted that this is also a type of challenge that Vietnam has successfully managed in the past. Read full story

- After 40 years of renewal, vivid practical evidence has enabled the Party to affirm the private sector as one of the most important driving forces of the national economy and a pioneering force in the development of science, technology and innovation.

Beyond its substantial contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), the sector has emerged as a principal engine of economic growth, job creation, budget revenues and innovation promotion./. Read full story

VNA
#Communist Party of Vietnam #Lao People’s Revolutionary Party #To Lam #Thongloun Sisoulith #Luong Cuong #Pham Minh Chinh
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

☕ Afternoon briefing on January 23

☕ Afternoon briefing on January 23

General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam re-elected as the Party chief for the 2026 – 2031 term, Vietnam's attendance at a signing ceremony for the founding charter of the Board of Peace aimed at ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip, and Fitch Ratings' upgrade of Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt instruments to BBB- are among news highlights on January 23.

See more

An overview of the meeting between Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on January 26. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese State President meets with top Lao leader in Hanoi

President Cuong welcomed the positive outcomes of Vietnam–Laos cooperation in recent years, stressing that amid complex developments of the regional and global situation, closer solidarity, regular information-sharing and coordinated positions between the two countries are more necessary than ever to support each other’s development goals.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao. (Photo: VNA)

EC President’s visit marks key moment for Vietnam–EU relations

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by President of the European Council (EC) António Costa reflects the EU’s recognition and appreciation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations, while affirming the country’s growing stature and credibility in the international arena, particularly as a key partner of EU in the Asia–Pacific region.

At the talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA)

Top Vietnamese, Lao leaders hold talks in Hanoi

The two leaders held in-depth exchanges on major guidelines and policies set out in the resolutions of the congresses, as well as the regional and international situation, and orientations for further promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos in the new period.

Dr. Kin Phea, Director of the International Relations Institute under the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC). (Photo: VNA)

14th National Party Congress: Party building as core of CPV’s leadership capacity

While describing the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, held from January 19-23, as a historical milestone that carries not only domestic significance but also profound implications for stability in ASEAN, Dr. Kin Phea, Director of the International Relations Institute under the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), stressed that Party building is the core of leadership capacity.

Party General Secretary To Lam and members of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the 14th Party Central Committee make their debut at the first session of the 14th Party Central Committee. (Photo: VNA)

Indian official commends 14th National Party Congress’s vision, consensus

President of the India–Vietnam Solidarity Committee Kusum Jain spoke highly of the development goals and orientations adopted by the Congress, particularly the target of achieving an average economic growth rate of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period, in association with a green growth model, innovation and digital transformation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam (L) and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith review the guard of honour. (Photo: VNA)

Party General Secretary chairs official welcome ceremony for top Lao leader

This trip reflects the highest level of political trust, the special bond and close coordination between the two Parties and the two countries. It contributes to elevating the bilateral relations and providing strategic direction for comprehensive, effective and substantive cooperation in the new stage of development of the bilateral relationship.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang (right) and General Vilay Lakhamphong, a Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) at their meeting on January 25. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos continue to foster friendship

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security will continue to work closely with its Lao counterpart across all areas, striving to fulfil all tasks entrusted by the Parties, States and people of the two countries, thereby contributing to further deepening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos in general, and between the two public security ministries in particular, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang said.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse Naly Sisoulith are welcomed at the Noi Bai International Airport on January 26 morning. (Photo: VNA)

Top Lao leader arrives in Hanoi, beginning state visit to Vietnam

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam highlighted that Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith’s selection of Vietnam as the first country to visit following the successful National Congresses of both Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and Communist Party of Vietnam carries profound political and diplomatic significance.

Lawyer Do Gia Thang, Secretary General of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia (VBAA). (Photo: VNA)

14th National Party Congress affirms Vietnam’s resolve, aspiration to rise

The Congress documents’ emphasis on “people as the centre and subject” of all policymaking, along with the principle of “people as the foundation,” represents a revolutionary step in national governance thinking. This approach lays a solid foundation for building a socialist rule-of-law state.

At the closing ceremony of the 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi on January 23, 2026. Photo: VNA

14th Party Congress: Vietnam steadfastly pursues right development path

Vietnam’s experience and development practices are not only significant domestically, but also make important contributions to the theory and practice of socialism construction worldwide, serving as a valuable reference for countries seeking to build a fair, progressive, and sustainably developed society