A successful 14th National Party Congress ushers in a new era of national development
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, held from January 19 to 23, 2026 in the capital city of Ha Noi, concluded successfully in a solemn and responsible atmosphere, leaving a profound mark on the country’s political and social life.
The 14th Party Central Committee makes its debut at the Congress.
The success of the Congress not only reaffirmed the Party’s mettle, intellect, and strong sense of responsibility, but also fostered firm confidence, widespread optimism, and high expectations among officials, Party members, and people from all walks of life nationwide for a new stage of development.
Below are dignified and memorable moments captured by photojournalists from Nhan Dan Newspaper during the five days of the Congress.
On the morning of January 19, ahead of the preparatory session of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, Party and State leaders and delegates paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum. Delegates attend the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. The Presidium presides over the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress. Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong delivers the opening address at the Congress.
Party General Secretary To Lam presents a report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam at the opening session. Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu presents the Presidium’s report on the review and explanation of delegates’ comments on the draft documents and on the report reviewing the leadership and direction of the 13th Party Central Committee submitted to the 14th Congress. Current and former Party and State leaders and delegates attend the opening session of the Congress. Delegates arrive to attend the third working day of the Congress. General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, deputy secretary of the Central Military Commission, and minister of National Defence, delivers a keynote speech at the Congress. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra delivers a keynote speech at the Congress. Delegates arrive to attend the fourth working day of the Congress.
Party and State leaders cast their votes to elect the 14th Party Central Committee. Delegates cast their votes to elect the 14th Party Central Committee. The 14th Party Central Committee makes its debut at the Congress. Party General Secretary To Lam delivers remarks on behalf of the 14th Party Central Committee. To Lam, General Secretary of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, delivers the closing address of the 14th National Party Congress. Delegates vote to adopt the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.
Party General Secretary To Lam chairs an international press conference to announce the outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress. A special art programme titled “Under the Glorious Flag of the Party” is held to celebrate the success of the 14th National Party Congress and to mark the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (February 3, 1930–February 3, 2026).
Party General Secretary To Lam on January 25 held a meeting in Ha Noi with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of representative missions abroad who returned home to attend the 14th National Party Congress, during which he highlighted the importance of promoting the image of a “new Viet Nam” - a responsible, proactive, and constructive member of the international community.
