The second meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee (March 2026) identified strategic autonomy as the central focus and guiding principle of action, closely tied to safeguarding national security, defence, and sustainable economic development in the 2026–2030 period. Nhan Dan Newspaper spoke with Dr Nguyen Dinh Cung, former Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, to explore this issue further.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has requested continued refinement and greater effectiveness of the two-tier local administration model, stressing that building public trust and development momentum across society is key to turning the nation’s development aspirations into tangible strength for rapid and sustainable development in the years ahead.

The Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee convened a national conference in Ha Noi on April 13 to study, disseminate and implement the resolution of the second session of the 14th Party Central Committee.

The second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee reviewed, discussed in a democratic, frank, and in-depth manner, and decided on many particularly important issues of foundational significance for successfully implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, all of which are “tasks that must and need to be carried out immediately without delay,” as emphasised by Party General Secretary To Lam.

The 14th Party Central Committee opened its second plenum in Ha Noi on March 23 morning, with Party General Secretary To Lam delivering an opening speech and chairing the event.

The second meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee officially opened in Ha Noi on March 23 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam.

The Central Theory Council for the 2026–2031 term held its first meeting on March 17 at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

Party General Secretary To Lam said on March 2 that a new resolution on enhancing the Party's leadership over the prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena will affirm the Party’s special attention to and serve as a “declaration” to continue adamantly intensifying the fight against the “internal enemy” in the new era with renewed thinking and innovative approaches.

High-ranking leaders of Laos, China and Cambodia sent their messages and letters of congratulations to General Secretary To Lam on his re-election as the Communist Party of Viet Nam chief by the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23 afternoon.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) concluded with success in Ha Noi on the afternoon of January 23 after five days of serious, democratic and disciplined working.

General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam was re-elected as the Party chief for the 2026 – 2031 term at the first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23 morning.

The 14th Party Central Committee convened its first meeting at the Party Central Committee's headquarters in Ha Noi on January 23 morning.

The personnel preparation for the 14th Party Central Committee has been carried out in the principle of democratic centralism and a coordinated, scientific and transparent manner, ensuring a balance between standards and structure, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu said on January 14.

Party General Secretary To Lam stressed the importance of building a contingent of competent and capable officials to lead the country into a new era while talking to planned personnel groomed for membership of the 14th Party Central Committee on June 17.