Hanoi (VNA) – To mark the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is presenting a large-scale photo exhibition at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi under the theme “Under the Party’s Leadership – The nation enters a new era.”
Over the past 96 years, since its founding on February 3, 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam has led the country through major historical turning points. The 14th National Party Congress is regarded as a significant milestone, setting the direction for a new phase of national development focused on growth, social well-being, and long-term prosperity.
The exhibition features approximately 500 archival photographs from the Vietnam News Agency, organised into eight thematic sections reflecting key stages of Vietnam’s modern history in connection with successive Party Congresses. Section 1 (1935-1850) focuses on building revolutionary forces and leading the August Revolution, which resulted in the establishment of a democratic republic. Section 2 (1951-1959) highlights leadership in resistance and national reconstruction. Section 3 (1960 to 1975) covers building socialism in the North and the struggle for national reunification. Section 4 (1976-1986) explores post-war reunification and nationwide socialist transformation.
The exhibition then moves to Section 5 (1986-1995), which showcases the launch of the Doi Moi (Renewal) reforms and the transition away from a centrally subsidised economy. Section 6 (1996-2005), highlights continued Doi moi, with an emphasis on industrialisation, modernisation, and international integration. Section 7 (2006-2015) documents economic recovery and Vietnam’s transition to a middle-income developing country. Finally, the exhibition concludes with the period from 2015 to 2025, focusing on efforts to advance a modern, internationally integrated socialist-oriented market economy.
The final section, which forms the core of the exhibition, highlights the achievements of nearly four decades of Doi moi. It reflects the draft documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress and presents major policy orientations, including strategic breakthroughs, institutional reforms, Party building, administrative restructuring, and progress in economic development, culture, society, national defence, security, and international integration.
The exhibition underscores national unity and affirms Vietnam’s chosen development path, while providing a visual overview of the country’s reform and integration process.
A 6m by 3.5m electronic screen has also been installed within the exhibition space, allowing Congress delegates to view historical images and follow key activities related to the 14th National Party Congress.
The exhibition is located on the second floor of the National Convention Centre, along the corridor leading to the main hall. The design draws inspiration from the red flag bearing the hammer and sickle, with red and yellow as the dominant colours, reflecting both historical continuity and forward-looking aspirations.
The central visual feature is a sculptural “V” motif, symbolising Vietnam and evoking the image of a bird in flight. This element represents the country’s ambition to rise, integrate more deeply into the international community, and pursue sustainable development. The exhibition theme is prominently displayed as a symbolic gateway, conveying Vietnam’s outlook toward a new era of growth and opportunity./.
