Hanoi (VNA) – The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) opened its 13th plenum in Hanoi on the morning of October 6.
In the morning, the Party Central Committee held a plenary session at the hall, with Party General Secretary To Lam delivering the opening speech, and Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong chairing, on behalf of the Politburo.
The Central Committee discussed and decided on several personnel matters, including electing four additional members to the 13th Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission, and agreeing to let Le Quang Huy leave his position as a member of the 13th Party Central Committee at his own request.
It also decided to discipline Do Trong Hung, member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, former Secretary of the Thanh Hoa provincial Party Committee, and former Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, by dismissing him from all Party positions for violations of Party regulations and State laws in performing his assigned duties, particularly in the prevention of corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena. He breached the rules on what a Party member is prohibited from, and the responsibility for setting an example. These violations caused very serious consequences, provoked public outrage, and severely damaged the reputation of the Party organisation and local administration.
The Central Committee also provided opinions on personnel matters for the Politburo to decide on nominations to be submitted to the 15th National Assembly (NA) for election to the following positions: Secretary General of the NA – Chairperson of the NA Office; Chairperson of the NA’s Committee for Science, Technology and Environment; members of the NA Standing Committee; Chairperson of the NA Committee for Deputies’ Affairs; and for approval of the following appointments: Deputy Prime Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Home Affairs.
After that, it held group discussions on the proposal on personnel nominations for the 14th Party Central Committee (both official and alternate members, both nominees for re-election and first-time nominees); and another on personnel nominations for the 14th Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission (both nominees for re-election and first-time nominees).
In the afternoon, the Party Central Committee discussed at the hall these two above-mentioned proposals; and voted to recommend re-election candidates for the 14th Party Central Committee and its Inspection Commission, along with first-time nominees.
Delegates then discussed in groups the draft Political Report to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress; the draft Report summarising theoretical and practical issues regarding 40 years of the ‘Doi moi’ (Renewal) process toward socialism in Vietnam; the draft Report reviewing 15 years of implementation of the Party Statutes to be presented to the 14th National Party Congress; the schedule, agenda, and programme; as well as the working regulations; and the election regulations of the 14th National Party Congress./.
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☕ Afternoon briefing on March 26
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Law enforcement cooperation mechanism along Vietnam – China – Laos border launched
The mechanism launch comes amid increasingly close cross-border ties among local communities while also addressing growing challenges posed by transnational crimes such as smuggling, illegal migration, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
NA Chairman chairs meeting on preparations for 16th NA’s first session
The 16th National Assembly’s first session will elect finalise key state leadership positions, including the State President, Prime Minister, NA Chairman, NA vice chairpersons, Deputy PMs, Cabinet members, members of the NA Standing Committee, head of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs and heads of NA committees.
PM’s Russia visit yields substantive outcomes: Deputy FM
During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Russia on March 22-25, Vietnam and Russia reached strong consensus on deepening political trust and mutual understanding, building on their long-standing traditional friendship.
📝OP-ED: 14th Party Central Committee’s second plenum: Substantive governance to drive breakthroughs
Accordingly, the Party Central Committee outlined four core requirements, all centred on a single question: how to make the system operate more accurately, efficiently, and with greater real-world impact.
Vietnamese ambassador presents credentials to French President
Vietnam and France agreed on the need for closer cooperation to ensure global food and energy security, while coordinating effectively at regional and multilateral forums.
Vietnamese naval ship completes mission at Kakadu Exercise 2026
Ship 016–Quang Trung of Brigade 162 under Naval Region 4 departed Sydney Harbour on the morning of March 25 for home after successfully completing activities within the framework of the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026 marking the 125th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy and the multilateral naval exercise Kakadu 2026.
PM arrives in Hanoi, concluding official visit to Russia
With the outcomes achieved and strong implementation efforts by both sides, the Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is expected to grow further, contributing to socio-economic development in each country as well as to peace, friendship and cooperation in the region and the world.
☀️ Morning digest on March 26
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets Russian President in Moscow
President Putin said Vietnam remains a sincere friend and an important partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, stressing that Russia attaches importance to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Vietnamese, Philippine foreign ministers hold phone talks
They agreed to further elevate cooperation across all areas, including politics, diplomacy, defence, security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges, contributing to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (July 12, 1976 – 2026).
Deputy PM receives Cambodian Minister of Cult and Religion in Hanoi
Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh welcomed Cambodian Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin and his entourage on their working visit to Vietnam to implement the cooperation agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and Cambodia’s Ministry of Cult and Religion for the 2026–2030 period.
Nguyen Dinh Thang prosecuted on terrorism charge, urged to surrender
According to the indictment dated March 9, Thang, born on March 9, 1958, is prosecuted under Clause 2, Article 299. Before fleeing abroad, he resided at 14/40C Ky Dong street, Nhieu Loc ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
95th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union marked in Laos
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam described Vietnamese and Lao youth as the “architects” of the future of bilateral ties and called on young Vietnamese in Laos to strengthen their political awareness, pioneer digital transformation and entrepreneurship, and act as ambassadors of friendship between the two countries' people.
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Russian region
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Russian region
Vietnam, Cambodia foster friendship, solidarity
At a meeting on March 25 at the headquarters of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces High Command, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu conveyed his best New Year wishes to General Vong Pisen and all officers and soldiers of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.
Vietnam actively contributes to cooperation, solidarity in Francophone community
Vietnam views the Francophone space not merely as a linguistic sphere but also as one of sharing, solidarity and collective action for common international goals.
Vietnam, China sign cooperation agreement on planning two railways
Regarding the Hanoi – Dong Dang and Hai Phong – Ha Long – Mong Cai projects, the Chinese side said it will follow the model of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong line, while ensuring quality and progress with the highest level of responsibility.
Vietnam, Chile exchange congratulatory messages on 55 years of diplomatic relations
State President Luong Cuong has exchanged messages of congratulations with Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (March 25, 1971 – 2026).
PM works with leading Russian infrastructure enterprises
At the meeting with AFK Sistema Chairman Vladimir Petrovich Evtushenkov and the group’s executives, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hailed the corporation’s proactive engagement with major Vietnamese enterprises to promote cooperation programmes in recent times.