14th National Party Congress socio-economic subcommittee meets
The 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs convened its first meeting in Hanoi on December 8 under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The first meeting of the 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs takes place in Hanoi on December 8. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs convened itsfirst meeting in Hanoi on December 8 under the chair of Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh.
In his opening remarks, Chinh, head of thecommittee, quoted Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as saying that theestablishment of subcommittees is the start of preparations for the 14th PartyCongress for the 2026-2031 tenure, and asked them to quickly set out theirworking programmes and plans.
The 53-member socioeconomic subcommittee has been assignedto make a five-year report on the implementation of the 10-year socioeconomicdevelopment strategy (2021-2030), and devise the 2026-2030 socioeconomicdevelopment plan, which will be summited to the congress.
PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the first meeting of the 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs. (Photo: VNA)
The PM pointed to the heavy workload for thesubcommittee such as reviewing and assessing the country's reality, especiallythe implementation of socioeconomic development tasks for 2021-2025, and analysinglimitations, tracing their causes, and drawing lessons.
He stressed the need to carry forward achievementsrecorded over the past nearly 40 years of reform, optimise opportunities, andunlock resources for quick, sustainable national development.
At the meeting, the subcommittee agreed on workingregulations and a roadmap to complete its tasks./.
The Steering Committee on External Information Service held a conference at the headquarters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Hanoi on July 5 to review its first-half performance and lay out tasks for the remaining months of this year.
The 13th National Party Congress in January 2021 set a comprehensive and modern diplomatic sector consisting of three pillars, including the Party, State and people-to-people diplomacy.
The eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee, which took place from October 2-8, was a success, creating a new momentum for the country’s synchronous and comprehensive reform, the building of the Party and the political system as well as the nation’s fast and sustainable development.
A book by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on the resolve to successfully implement the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress (NPC) was released at a ceremony held in Hanoi on October 20.
The Party leader’s recently published book on the resolve to successfully carry out the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress shows the Party Central Committee and the Politburo’s important directions for the implementation of political tasks of the entire country, as well as each sector and locality.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
The first meeting of the 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs takes place in Hanoi on December 8. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the first meeting of the 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs. (Photo: VNA) 
