The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has successfully concluded in Hanoi, approving a list of 200 members of the 14th Party Central Committee, including 180 official members and 20 alternate members. Over the past days, the Congress not only reviewed the resilient achievements of the 13th term, marked by efforts to overcome unprecedented global challenges, but also set out a visionary course for a new era of national development.
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam officially opened on January 20, 2026 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. The event gathers 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members nationwide.
The 14th National Party Congress is a major political event of historic significance. Officials, Party members and people nationwide are actively engaging in emulation movements, striving to fulfil assigned goals and tasks and contribute to shared achievements welcoming the event.
Sprawling across more than 7,000 sq.m, the event grounds will be artfully transformed into a living tableau of classic Tet scenes drawn from Hanoi and other regions.
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is being held solemnly in Hanoi, the nation’s capital and the heart of the country. This is an especially important political event, attracting close attention from officials, Party members and people from all walks of life nationwide. In particular, the opening session of the Congress held on January 20 has drawn strong interest from residents of the capital, who place great expectations on the Party’s new policy decisions in the country’s new stage of development.
With the strong political determination of the entire system and the united support of the people, Hanoi is set to steadily realise its goal of becoming a “cultured, civilised, modern, happy” capital, achieving sustainable and comprehensive development, emerging as a livable and globally connected city, worthy of its role as the nation’s leading engine.
In celebration of the 14th National Party Congress, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly, and elections to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, residents across Hanoi have been actively carrying out general clean-ups and decorating streets and alleys with flags and flowers. These activities have created a cheerful, uplifting atmosphere, while also helping to raise public awareness of the significance of the 14th National Party Congress – a major political event for the country in 2026.
Ensuring medical security, disease prevention and control, food safety, environmental hygiene, and readiness to handle all medical contingencies is among the key tasks directly contributing to the success of the 14th National Party Congress.
Under the allocation plan, 5.28 billion VND will fund 5,280 Tet gift packages for near-poor households and those living in difficult circumstances. Each package contains 1 million VND in cash, with wards receiving 30 each and communes receiving 50.
The Hanoi Police have announced temporary traffic bans and restrictions at specific times on January 14, 2026 (from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and from January 19 to 25, 2026 (from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.; and 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.) to ensure traffic safety and order during the 14th National Party Congress.
From December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, the system recorded 6,351 cases eligible for automated traffic enforcement, with red-light violations accounting for 66.36% and helmet violations 32.32%. Captured images and video clips provided clear legal evidence for enforcement.
In the early years of renewal, Vietnam had fewer than 400 urban areas. Today, the figure has risen to more than 902 of various categories. The classification of cities has brought Vietnam’s urban system closer to international practice, while clearly defining the national and regional roles of major cities.
Party General Secretary To Lam has called for the amendments to the Capital Law to adopt an innovative, long-term approach, creating a strong legal framework to help Hanoi fully unlock its potential, pilot new models, and pursue breakthrough development, while ensuring discipline, transparency, and public interest.
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.
After four days of the New Year holiday from January 1-4, many localities nationwide recorded tourism revenues exceeding 1 trillion VND (over 38 million USD).
According to Hanoi Department of Tourism Director Dang Huong Giang, these innovative products not only diversify experiences but also demonstrate the city’s adaptability to modern trends, contributing to improved visitor satisfaction and reinforcing Hanoi’s creative and forward-looking spirit.
The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is hosting the themed exhibition “Horses Return to the City” to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse. The exhibition runs until the end of March.
The fair will also contribute to promoting the campaign “Vietnamese people give priority to using Vietnamese goods” and introducing Viet Nam’s traditional Tet culture to international visitors.
Hanoi aims that by 2030, electricity sales will reach 52,178 million kWh, with per capita electricity sales of 5,721 kWh per year. The city also targets 50% of government office buildings to use rooftop solar power for self-generation and on-site consumption.
Hanoi's health sector will continue to expand the comprehensive use of digital technology in professional practices to improve management efficiency and service quality, aiming to develop a modern, transparent, and people-centred healthcare system.