Party chief expresses gratitude to millions of ex-revolutionaries, war heroes
Over the past five years, the entire army, in collaboration with military-run enterprises, has built and renovated over 43,400 “gratitude houses”, eliminated 9,800 temporary homes for policy beneficiaries, revolution contributors, and poor households at a cost of total 2.43 trillion VND (92.77 million USD), and distributed more than 1,100 savings books worth 6.2 billion VND to families in need.
Party General Secretary To Lam (R) meets with ex-revolutionaries and war heroes in Hanoi on July 31. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary To Lam expressed gratitude to the boundless sacrifices of millions 🦄of revolutionary soldiers, heroic martyrs and people, including ex-revolutionaries, heroic Vietnamese mothers, generals, high-ranking military officers, war veteransꦬ and Heroes of the People’s Armed Forces while speaking at a gathering in Hanoi on July 31.
The meeting took place ahead of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).
General Secretary Lam shared updates on Vietnam’s recent strides and outlined key orientations moving forward, particularly the progress of implementing the 13th National Party Congress’s resolution and preparations for the 14th National Party Congress in early 2026.
Since the 10th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee in September 2024, the committee has tackled an enormous workload to realise the goals set forth by the 13th National Party Congress, particularly in fulfilling the socio-economic development targets for the 2020–2025 term. One of the notable ongoing efforts is the intensified campaign against corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena, which continues to be pursued vigorously at both central and provincial levels.
Looking ahead to the 14th National Party Congress, the General Secretary noted that the draft documents will be widely circulated for feedback from Party organisations, Party members, and the public in August.
He highlighted Vietnam’s economic resilience, crediting a combination of proactive, flexible, timely, and effective monetary policies with expansionary and targeted fiscal measures that have balanced inflation control with growth and stabilised interest and exchange rates
The Party leader also underscored tuition exemption for students from preschool through high school starting this 2025-2026 academic year, plans to establish multi-level boarding schools in 248 border communes, and expanded health insurance support for the people, which have earned widespread public support.
On the law-building programme, the Government had submitted 50 draft laws and resolutions to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. The Government issued 119 decrees and 15 legal documents to untangle procedural bottlenecks, creating a more dynamic development space for the national economy.
A new two-tier local administration model, launched a month ago, is already streamlining public services, General Secretary Lam noted, signaling a shift toward more responsive administration.
National defence remains a priority, with the entire army fulfilling all 15 task groups set by the 11th Congress of the Party Organisation, he said, attributing these gains to tight coordination within the Party’s leadership and grassroots efforts, bolstered by public support, particularly from veterans and ex-revolutionaries.
Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
He hoped that high-ranking military officers, generals, and war veterans, with their experience and passion, would continue contributing to the glorious cause of the Party, the people, and the nation in whatever role they play.
Having experienced resistance wars, Vietnam has seen over 1.2 million martyrs and 9.2 million individuals recognised for their contributions and their family members. The Party and State have issued support policies, allocating more resources for education, healthcare, and rehabilitation, especially for wounded soldiers, veterans, and Agent Orange/dioxin victims cared for at national nursing centres.
Over the past five years, the entire army, in collaboration with military-run enterprises, has built and renovated over 43,400 “gratitude houses”, eliminated 9,800 temporary homes for policy beneficiaries, revolution contributors, and poor households at a cost of total 2.43 trillion VND (92.77 million USD), and distributed more than 1,100 savings books worth 6.2 billion VND to families in need.
As many as 2,879 heroic Vietnamese mothers are being cared for by military units and local authorities, while 702 children of martyrs and wounded soldiers are receiving sponsorship and support. Since 2013, the remains of over 21,000 war martyrs have been identified and repatriated./.
The event, the first of its kind on an Europe-wide scale, was backed by the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany, the Union of Vietnamese People Associations in Europe, and the Federation of Vietnamese People Associations in Germany.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 26 paid tribute to heroic martyrs and late Party and State leaders at martyrs’ cemeteries and memorial sites, and visited Heroic Vietnamese Mothers in the central Quang Tri province and Hue city on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - 2025).
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed deep gratitude to wounded soldiers, revolution contributors, and their families while lauding Thai Nguyen's rapid adaptation to its recent merger with Bac Kan province.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
