Throughout different historical periods, from the struggle for national liberation to national construction and defence, the consistent viewpoint of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the State has been to place people at the centre of all development policies.
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.
The organisation of this election also bore clear marks of digital transformation, with technology applied to voter list verification and real-time monitoring of voting progress, helping enhance transparency, accuracy and convenience.
It comes as no surprise that ill-intentioned forces abroad and discontented individuals at home have reacted negatively to the official results of the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.
The success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term goes beyond the scope of a routine political event. It is an occasion for people nationwide to exercise their right to mastery and place their trust in the representatives chosen for the country’s new stage of development.
In addition of selling good products, Vietnamese exporters are implementing a value transformation strategy smartly and effectively to win export markets.
Vietnam’s leading steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has signed an agreement with TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH to provide testing, inspection and certification services for its railway rail products, marking a key step in its strategy to develop high-quality steel for modern rail systems.
Vietnam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.
Despite different origins and doctrines, religions in Vietnam coexist without conflict, often blending with folk beliefs. Individuals freely participate in various spiritual activities without discrimination.
A clearer gauge of the outcome will emerge in coming days: whether the newly elected representatives possess the expertise and resolve needed to build a more professional legislature and a proactive system of local councils capable of bold moves to accelerate growth in Vietnam's next development phase.
In reality, the capacity and effectiveness of Vietnam’s legislative body have been clearly demonstrated through major policy decisions that have contributed to maintaining political stability, promoting economic growth and enhancing the country’s standing in the international arena.
When March 15 arrives, one will see elderly voters approaching a hundred years old making their way to the polls, young voters casting their ballots with enthusiasm, and multi-generational families going together to fulfil their civic duty. Together, these moments will create a vibrant atmosphere, resembling a national celebration.
Diminishing the significance of the national festival of democracy, dampening voters’ enthusiasm, and distracting society from this important national event by “greying” the country’s socio-economic picture is also a form of sabotage.
The election is unfolding as Vietnam presses ahead with sweeping administrative reforms, including efforts to streamline the state apparatus and implement a two-tier local government model from the central level to grassroots authorities. Amendments to key laws are also aimed at strengthening decentralisation, improving the management of public assets and accelerating digital transformation, enabling citizens to access information more easily while fostering a leaner, more transparent governance system that better upholds people’s rights.
The surge of baseless rumors and fake news ahead of March 15 reflects deliberate attempts by hostile actors to sow confusion, erode public interest in citizens’ electoral rights and obligations, and cast Election Day in a negative light.
Civic responsibility is reflected in how individuals receive and process information on social media, particularly their ability to distinguish between genuine public opinion and groundless rumours.
The trip represented an important diplomatic step, not only enhancing the country’s international standing but also clearly demonstrating its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, multilateralism and diversification of relations, and proactive engagement in addressing global issues, in line with the spirit of the 14th National Party Congress.
Temporary suspensions, adjustments, or revisions of newly enacted policies are never ideal and should be minimised. Yet such course corrections occur worldwide, irrespective of a country's development stage or market-economy maturity. What counts is rapid remediation to contain losses, extraction of lessons to prevent recurrence, and firm resistance to the dissemination of misleading or hostile allegations, which will help both enforcers and those subject to compliance maintain clarity and composure.
More importantly, it has emerged as a key channel for tapping deeper into the domestic market, creating a large-scale space where supply meets demand, stimulating domestic consumption and strengthening the competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises.
These recent practical outcomes, together with the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress - the Party’s and the entire political system’s handbook for action, a “guiding torch” illuminating the new development path - combined with the highest level of political determination, the greatest efforts, and the most resolute actions of the entire Party, the armed forces, and the people, as emphasised by the Party chief, will certainly lead the Vietnamese nation to success.
The Congress is an occasion to assess the country’s development situation during each term, review leadership outcomes, and draw valuable lessons of both theoretical and practical significance. It is also where the Party gives full play to collective intellect, the spirit of solidarity, renewal, and creativity in order to set out policies and orientations for national development in the subsequent period.
At the campaign's peak, police units nationwide moved with unusual speed. Beyond reconstruction and repairs, they provided broad assistance and solidarity for families struggling in the aftermath of the disasters.
Attention to the upcoming congress and to the Party’s personnel work must go hand in hand with the responsibility to safeguard unity within the Party. The most basic and practical expression of that responsibility is to refrain from spreading malicious content or unverified rumors on social media.
Vietnam's GDP growth reached 8.02% in 2025, a result that effectively dispelled skepticism from critics reluctant to acknowledge Vietnam’s progress.
For 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam called for enhanced implementation capacity under stronger decentralisation, a review to cut procedures, greater decision-making space and accountability for officials, and reduced time and compliance costs for citizens and enterprises.
According to the Government's report on the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for this year is expected to grow by over 8%, with the total size of the economy reaching 510 billion USD. This places Vietnam in 32nd position globally, and the per capita GDP is estimated at approximately 5,000 USD.
Vietnam is entering a new developmental phase on firmer footing, with heightened stature and greater strategic space, though it must strengthen internal capacity and improve growth quality to weather future uncertainties.
As Vietnam stands on the threshold of a promising new development phase brimming with opportunities and high expectations, staying alert to fake news, rumours, and baseless accusations is not merely a voice of rationality but a civic duty towards the nation’s future.
