Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress begins selection of new leadership
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has opened in Hanoi, marking the start of a key political event at which the country’s new top leadership will be formed, Qazinform News Agency reports.
More than 1,600 delegates representing party organizations from across the country are taking part in the congress. During the forum, a new Central Committee is expected to be elected. It will later determine the members of the Politburo and other key leadership bodies in accordance with the Party’s charter.
Participants will also review the results of socio-economic development during the previous period and discuss the main directions of domestic and foreign policy for the coming years. Priority topics include public governance, anti-corruption policy, economic resilience, and Vietnam’s role in international affairs.
The National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is held once every five years and is regarded as the country’s most important political event, defining its strategic course and key кадровые decisions at the state level.
The congress will run for several days. The official results of the leadership selection will be announced after its conclusion.
Earlier, it was reported that Vietnam welcomed 20 million international visitors in 2025 for the first time in its history.
