China's newly-elected Premier Li Qiang takes the oath at the first session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on March 11. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
Talgam said that from a comparative and historical perspective, the CPV’s leadership has been the central factor underpinning the country’s enduring political stability and impressive development trajectory. In a world marked by rapid and unpredictable changes, few political organisations have been able to maintain continuity of leadership while simultaneously adapting their governance approach as effectively as the CPV.
According to the professor, the most important strategic orientation to be defined by the 14th National Party Congress is a qualitative transformation of Vietnam’s growth model.
The 53rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on the morning of January 12.
PM Chinh noted that the Government’s Party Committee exercised comprehensive leadership over the Government's operations, proactively and effectively responded to emerging issues, with a particular focus on socio-economic development. As a result, 2025 witnessed high economic growth, sustained macroeconomic stability and ensured major balances.
The establishment of the Government’s Party Committee was a major policy of the Party Central Committee, a step forward in the Party's leadership methods over the Government, strengthening the comprehensive and direct leadership of the Party over the Government's management and administration.
Party General Secretary To Lam has stressed that high-quality institutions and laws, aligned with practical development needs and the aspirations of the people, are the foremost factors determining a nation’s success.
The PM assessed that economic diplomacy in 2025 recorded important, transformative results, helping shift the situation and create new momentum for growth. From 2026 onward, Vietnam must strive for double-digit economic growth, which requires all sectors, levels, and localities to make greater efforts and generate stronger breakthroughs.
PM Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the US strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in technology transfer and digital transformation, soon recognise its market economy status, and remove Vietnam from the lists of countries subject to restrictions on high-tech exports
Vietnam is expected to continue playing a very active role within ASEAN and to further strengthen its position as a genuine pillar of stability in Southeast Asia.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Hanoi’s new growth model must be closely linked to institutional reform, a significantly improved business environment, talent attraction and retention, the creation of growth hubs, innovation spaces, and ecosystems, thereby generating sustainable development momentum.
The People’s Public Security forces have been praised for their core role in closely working with the army and relevant ministries and agencies, with success in thwarting hostile plots at an early stage, drastically combating fake news and disinformation surrounding the 14th National Party Congress.
Both sides underscored the importance of respecting the United Nations Charter and international law, and voiced opposition to the use of military force that undermines global peace and stability.
Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hungconveyed the warmest congratulations of the Central Public Security Party Committee, the Ministry of Public Security leadership, and the Vietnamese People’s Public Security Forces to Lakhamfong and other Lao public security leaders on the congress’s success and their election to key leadership positions for the new term.
A major focus will be preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. The NASC will coordinate with the National Election Council, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, and relevant agencies and organisations to continue implementing the election plan, organise oversight of the electoral process, and carry out its duties and powers as prescribed.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The PM welcomed the China Pacific Construction Group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Vietnam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country.
Pham Dai Duong pledged to continue dedication and work closely with the provincial Party Committee and the broader political system of Phu Tho in a spirit of unity and resolve to accomplish the tasks assigned to him.
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Quang Long stressed that the 14th National Party Congress is an especially important political event, marking a pivotal milestone in Vietnam’s development in the new period.
Vietnam always values its relationship with the US and looks forward to continuing close cooperation with the US government to deepen bilateral relations based on mutual respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political institutions, contributing positively to peace, stability, cooperation, and development regionally and globally.
