The article noted that in a world increasingly shaped by conflict, fragmentation and geopolitical rivalry, the participation of the Vietnamese leader in the session carries significance beyond diplomatic routine.
Vietnam has consistently reaffirmed its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, and development, as well as diversification and multilateralisation of international relations. Within this framework, relations with neighboring countries, especially Cambodia and Laos, are always identified as top priorities with long-term strategic significance.
The article concluded that the state visit to Vietnam by the Lao Party General Secretary and President, his spouse and the high-ranking Lao delegation is expected to help elevate bilateral relations and set directions for comprehensive, effective and appropriate cooperation between the two countries in a new development phase.
Uch Leang, Acting Director of the Department of Asian, African, and Middle-East Studies under the International Relations Institute of Cambodia (IRIC), at the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), emphasised that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam clearly reaffirms Vietnam's long-term strategic vision, while strengthening political stability and confidence in development.
The successful 14th National Congress of the CPV reflects the confidence, determination and renewed development vision of Vietnam, according to Lao media.
Myanmar on the morning of January 25 officially entered the third and final phase of its general election, with polling stations opening simultaneously in around 60 townships across the country.
The digital editions of Prensa Latina, ACN, Juventud Rebelde and Granma published in-depth reports underscoring the Congress’s significance in setting development goals and strategic orientations for the new phase, with the vision of peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation and happiness.
Progressive forces from Ecuador and across Latin America continue to follow closely, value and support the path chosen by Vietnam, regarding the success of the 14th Congress not only as a victory for Vietnam, but also as a source of inspiration and hope for revolutionary and progressive movements worldwide.
According to the articles, one of Vietnam’s key and lasting achievements under the CPV’s leadership has been the development and continuous strengthening of its strategic autonomy. Against the backdrop of the rapidly changing and complex global and regional situation, this strategic autonomy serves as a crucial foundation for protecting national interests, preserving independence and sovereignty, and actively pursuing international integration
Kyodo stressed that Vietnam attaches great importance to setting long-term economic development goals alongside the implementation of a comprehensive foreign policy.
The 14th National Congress of the CPV embodies confidence and aspirations for development, noting the event continues to consolidate public trust in the Party while inspiring strong determination among the Vietnamese people, according to the Lao media.
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is taking place at a time when the world is witnessing growing instability, yet the lessons drawn from Vietnam’s struggle for independence and development remain a precious gem, both symbolically and in terms of revolutionary experience.
Vietnam should adopt a multi-pronged approach to address emerging challenges, in order to achieve its growth target of 10% or higher this year.
According to assessments by The Economist and Business Times, Vietnam was among Asia’s fastest-growing economies last year. Analyses of the country’s 8.02% economic growth highlight the resilience of the Vietnamese economy amid a slowdown in global trade and rising geopolitical tensions.
Commenting on the German Government’s prominent reference to Vietnam’s achievements in a key policy document shaping the future direction of its development policy, Dr Kambiz Ghawami, President of Germany’s World University Service (WUS), described this as highly significant.
Political and diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos have continued to be strengthened and increasingly deepened, as reflected in the mutual agreement to add the notion of “strategic cohesion” to bilateral relations.
Nearly four decades after the launch of Doi Moi and opening-up, renewal thinking has become a key guiding principle for Vietnam’s comprehensive development across politics, the economy, society, foreign affairs and national security.
With the largest population in the Southeast Asia, Indonesia is seen as a consumption powerhouse and a strategic domestic market. Meanwhile, Vietnam has emerged as a dynamic manufacturing and export hub, deeply integrated into global value chains (GVCs), particularly in electronics, textiles, machinery, and processing industries.
The Republic of Korea will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six countries, including Vietnam, for another six months, to the end of June 2026.
Maybank noted that FDI metrics continued to improve in Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand in 2025, but slowed in Indonesia and the Philippines.
The RoK government urges Cambodia and Thailand to resolve the situation peacefully through dialogue at the earliest date possible.
General Secretary of the Paraguayan Communist Party (PCP) Najeeb Amado said there remains significant potential for bilateral cooperation, ranging from scientific and technological exchanges, education and university-level training, to trade, technology transfer and sustainable development.
The international media and organisations have commended Vietnam’s timely response, strong direction and well-coordinated rescue operations, considering them clear evidence of the country’s disaster-response capacity, solidarity and commitment to safeguarding its people amid increasingly complex climate-related challenges.
Both leaders underlined the political will of their governments to advance comprehensive cooperation and elevate bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership.
The column “Cuba–Vietnam: 65 Years of Fraternity” is a way of showcasing, through the media, the achievements of bilateral cooperation built on shared political will despite geographical distance and language differences.