Phu Tho (VNA) – Residents in the northern mindland province of Phu Tho have shown their backing for the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, as well as their trust in and determination to join hands with the Party to build and shape the nation’s future.
Nguyen Viet Phuong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thung Nai commune, shared his views on the assessment of the implementation of the 13th National Party Congress’s Resolution and the nation's progress after 40 years of Doi moi (renewal). He highlighted that during the past term, under the wise leadership of the Party, the country has achieved significant and historic milestones in all areas. However, despite these successes, there remain certain limitations, weaknesses, and shortcomings that need deeper analysis, particularly regarding the internal causes of these problems, so that more practical lessons can be drawn for the next term.
Phuong suggested development directions for the northern midland and mountainous regions be further clarified, including special policies to support sustainable agricultural development, community-based tourism, and livelihood transitions for residents in the vicinity of Hoa Binh Lake and mountainous areas. He called for greater investment in transport infrastructure, digital transformation at the grassroots level, and the enhancement of quality human resources training to meet development requirements in the new era.
Particularly, he emphasised the importance of culture and people as the solid spiritual foundation for development, advocating the establishment of a national and family value systems, and the promotion of a sense of dedication and national pride.
Regarding the development of the Party's theoretical consciousness over 40 years of Doi moi, Secretary of the Party Committee of Van Son commune Nguyen Xuan Tu proposed the sub-committee for the 14th National Party Congress’s draft documents research and further clarify the policies and measures for the development of mountainous, remote, and ethnic minority areas.
He emphasised that this should be a strategic focus for the 2026–2031 period, with the aim of bringing about real and uniform improvements in both the material and spiritual life of people in these regions, effectively narrowing the development gap, preventing the risk of further socio-economic and technological lag behind other regions of the country, and ensuring that the benefits of national development reach every part of the population.
Meanwhile, Hoang Van Minh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ky Son commune, contributed his ideas to the content of the report reviewing the 15-year implementation of the Party Statutes (2011–2025).
Minh proposed that the Party should continue to reform the content and methods of political theory education, linking theory with practice, and making it more engaging and practical. He emphasised the need for the Party Statutes to be amended and supplemented in a way that increases the autonomy and accountability of grassroots Party organisations. Additionally, he suggested establishing an effective internal counterbalancing mechanism within the Party to improve the quality of the Party building and rectification appropriate to the reality.
For the draft Political Report for the 14th National Party Congress, local residents agreed with the content regarding the building and rectification of the Party, the fight against corruption, the maintenance of political stability, and the promotion of the strength of national solidarity./.
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☕ Afternoon briefing on December 15
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Election preparations on track ahead of upcoming polls: NA Chairman
Highlighting key positive aspects of the preparation process so far, the top legislator pointed to the strong, coordinated engagement of agencies from the central to local levels, swift yet methodical progress, particularly in finalising documents, developing organisational plans and drafting resolutions on electoral units.
People’s Public Security Force must be firm pillar of support for people: PM
PM Chinh praised the People’s Public Security Force for demonstrating its “three pioneering roles” and “three exemplary qualities” in implementing the Party’s guidelines, and the State's policies and laws.
Party chief urges Hanoi officials to think boldly, act for public good
He outlined key tasks ahead, including maintaining political stability, ensuring rapid and sustainable development, and further improving people’s living standards, while mobilising the strength of the entire political system and the public to achieve these goals.
Bosnia - Herzegovina lauds Vietnam’s global standing
Bosnia and Herzegovina attaches importance to and wishes to further promote the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam.
Numerous positive signals in Paraguay-Vietnam cooperation prospects: Honorary Consul
Economic and trade ties, in particular, are showing encouraging momentum. In recent years, two-way trade has maintained an upward trend, reaching an estimated 250–300 million USD annually.
Frigate 015 – Tran Hung Dao concludes visit to RoK
During the visit, officers and sailors of the two navies toured Frigate 015 and the RoK Navy’s Munmu the Great destroyer, shared experience in training and long-duration deployments at sea, and took part in sports exchanges. The VPN delegation also hosted a banquet aboard Frigate 015 for senior officers and sailors of the host navy.
Party Central Committee’s Secretariat urges innovating working styles across political system
In the coming time, at least 95% of administrative procedures are to be processed in digital environments, while 100% of official documents and periodic reports must be exchanged online.
☀️ Morning digest on December 15
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese, Thai FMs discuss measures to strengthen bilateral ties
Vietnam stands ready to coordinate with ASEAN countries, including Thailand, to actively contribute to joint efforts to maintain long-term peace and stability in the region, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.
Vietnam People’s Navy Ship 09 completes mission at AUMX-2 exercise
AUMX-2 serves as an important forum for regional navies to share knowledge and enhance cooperative capabilities, reaffirming their shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants reflect Vietnam’s determination, expertise: PM
The Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power thermal plants, invested by Petrovietnam Power Corporation, have a total investment of around 1.4 billion USD. With a combined capacity of 1,624 MW, the plants are expected to supply over 9 billion kWh annually once fully operational, adding substantial baseload power to the system, particularly in the southern region.
Vietnam, Nepal seek to promote deeper, substantive cooperation
Nepalese leaders attach great importance to relations with Vietnam and wish to learn from its experience and development models in socio-economic development and international integration, said Non-Resident Ambassador of Nepal to Vietnam Dhan Bahadur Oli.
Top legislator meets Can Tho voters after 15th National Assembly’s 10th session
Responding to voters’ views, Chairman Man noted that the legislature, at its 10th session, passed 51 laws and 39 resolutions, including eight normative resolutions, accounting for nearly 30% of all laws and normative resolutions adopted during the entire 15th tenure.
Government leader outlines three strategic orientations, six key tasks for judicial reforms
Addressing the event linking with all 34 provinces and centrally-run cities, PM Chinh praised the justice sector and its units across ministries and local authorities for their dedication and achievements, which, he said, have supported socio-economic development, national defence, security, social safety and order.
PM urges swift disaster aftermath settlement, production restoration, consumption boost ahead of Tet
The PM also ordered the vigorous and effective implementation of the “Quang Trung Campaign”, with the goal of completing repairs to severely damaged houses by December 31 this year, and rebuilding or resettling all households whose homes were destroyed or swept away no later than January 31, 2026.
PM requests bringing beautiful, authentic and vivid image of Vietnam and people to the world
The external information service has actively amplified Vietnam’s independent, self-reliant, and righteous voice on the international stage, promoting the image of a stable, dynamic, responsible, trustworthy, distinctive, and friendly Vietnam.
Malaysia to bolster support for Vietnam in Halal development, IUU fishing combat
The two foreign ministers agreed to continue working closely to further enhance the Vietnam – Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and to convene the eighth meeting of the joint commission soon to officially adopt the 2026–2030 action plan for implementing the partnership.
Vietnamese Prime Minister holds phone talks with Malaysian counterpart
The two PMs agreed to soon formally adopt the 2026–2030 action plan for implementing the partnership to set specific directions for each pillar and raise bilateral trade to 20 billion USD in a more balanced manner.
Vietnamese, Lao foreign ministers hold online talks
The two ministers agreed to maintain close coordination in the time ahead and to expand cooperation under the new framework and orientation, underscoring the significance of the two countries’ “great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, strategic cohesion”.