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Message from General Secretary and President To Lam
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Vietnam’s four strategic shifts strengthen int'l partners’ confidence: British researcher
The four strategic shifts that General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam laid out at the recent third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee suggest that Vietnam is seriously abiding by its commitments to the environment, economic growth and investment opportunities, the researcher said, adding they are creating new impetus for trade through large infrastructure programmes and showcasing Vietnamese talent and wealth to other countries.
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Four strategic shifts show top Vietnamese leader’s profound strategic vision: Chinese scholar
China and Vietnam, both socialist nations led by communist parties, are each hunting for a development path that fits their own conditions. Mutual learning is an invaluable asset in the relationship between the two Parties and nations, said Prof. Huang Rihan, Director of the Maritime Silk Road Institute at Huaqiao University in China’s Fujian province.
Lawmakers move to tackle traditional, non-traditional security threats
To avoid squandering opportunities and falling behind, the legal and institutional systems must undergo a top-to-bottom review, with legislation brought closer to reality and, where needed, designed to “stay ahead” to create growth rather than scrambling to plug holes after a crisis hits, said top leader To Lam.
CPV has strategic planning capacity to prevent risks at early stage: Chinese scholar
33rd Diplomatic Conference: Top leader’s broad directions provide fresh impetus for new stage of development
Address by Party General Secretary and State President at 33rd Diplomatic Conference
Foreign affairs must play pioneering role, provide sound advice, take prompt action: Top leader
Development-focused diplomacy must be at the centre: Top leader
Aug 01, 2026 08:06
Heads of representative missions overseas should always bear in mind that they represent a nation undergoing profound transformation and that every achievement made abroad can be translated into opportunities for people at home, top leader To Lam said.
Creative labour must become Vietnam’s most important resource in the future: Top leader
Jul 30, 2026 21:17
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has stressed the need for a fundamental shift from “simple labour” to “creative labour”, alongside improving the quality of the national workforce, saying this is the biggest goal and the most important measure of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57 in the new development phase.
Four strategic shifts underscore Vietnam’s development potential: Japanese expert
Jul 30, 2026 16:43
The third plenum’s swift move to translate the 14th National Party Congress vision into actionable policy directives should inspire confidence in Vietnam’s future development trajectory.
Speech by General Secretary and State President To Lam at the National Conference on Studying, Disseminating, and Implementing the Resolution of the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee
Jul 29, 2026 22:47
On the morning of July 29, at the National Assembly House, the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee organized a national conference on studying, disseminating, thoroughly understanding, and implementing the Resolutions, Conclusions, and Regulations adopted at the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee. General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered the keynote directive speech at the conference. The People’s Deputies Newspaper respectfully introduces the full text of his speech.
Top leader urges unified action to implement Party Central Committee's strategic decisions
Jul 29, 2026 22:46
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the entire Party and political system to firmly grasp the guiding principles, new elements and interconnections among the Party Central Committee's decisions and strategic shifts, stressing that correct understanding is the foundation for unified action.
Vietnam advances proactive, comprehensive approach to national security
Jul 29, 2026 22:46
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that security is a prerequisite for development and called for a fundamental shift in the national security strategy. Instead of dealing with individual risks after they arise, Vietnam must strengthen resilience, improve preparedness and proactively safeguard the country.
Message from Party General Secretary and State President To Lam at the 12th National Congress of the Vietnam Red Cross Society
Jul 28, 2026 23:42
On the morning of July 28, in Hanoi, the 12th National Congress of the Vietnam Red Cross Society, for the 2026-2031 term, was held with the participation of 500 official delegates representing more than 5.6 million Red Cross officials, members, volunteers, youths and teenagers nationwide. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the Congress and delivered a keynote directive speech. The People’s Deputies Newspaper respectfully presents the full text of his speech .
Top leader calls for stronger Party leadership over inspection work to combat corruption
Jul 27, 2026 22:40
The achievements gained so far mark a significant shift from viewing inspections solely as a tool to detect violations to recognising them as an important mechanism for improving institutions and strengthening national governance, said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
Four strategic priorities signal Vietnam’s next phase of development: Chinese scholar
Jul 27, 2026 22:36
According to Professor Zhu Chenming, Honourary Director of the Institute of South and Southeast Asian Studies under the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, the Vietnamese Party and State leader’s decision to outline new strategic directions immediately after the restructuring process reflects a clear understanding of Vietnam’s evolving development needs. Simply completing institutional reorganisation could create the misconception that the reform mission has been accomplished, while significant governance and development challenges remain.
Party Central Committee’s third plenum: Unified governance identified as new source of national strength
Jul 27, 2026 22:36
Administrative restructuring would be hollow if administrative borders continue to shackle development mindset through fragmented, localised decision-making, the top leader warned.
OP-ED: Transition to new development stage: Action is decisive factor
Jul 27, 2026 22:35
The fourth strategic shift outlined at the third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee is therefore about building national resilience. The objective is not to eliminate every possible risk, but to strengthen the country's ability to adapt and recover when disruptions occur.
Messages from General Secretary and President To Lam at the closing of the 14th Party Central Committee’s third plenum
Jul 24, 2026 23:22
Following a period of urgent, serious, democratic, candid and responsible deliberations, the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam concluded its agenda on the afternoon of July 24. The Central Committee thoroughly discussed all agenda items and reached broad consensus on a number of major policies and strategic decisions concerning Party building, the political system, and national development and defense. General Secretary and President To Lam delivered the closing remarks. People's Deputies Newspaper respectfully presents the full text of the remarks by General Secretary and State President To Lam.
Top leader calls for swift implementation of newly adopted Party decisions
Jul 24, 2026 23:20
Every decision must clearly identify the lead agency, responsible focal point, authority, conditions for implementation, timeline and expected outputs, the General Secretary and President stressed.
Messages from General Secretary and President To Lam at the opening of the 14th Party Central Committee’s third plenum Four strategic shifts driven by practical demands
Jul 23, 2026 10:26
In his opening address to the third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that every decision adopted by the Central Committee must generate four strategic shifts. These requirements go beyond the agenda of a single plenum, reflecting a modern approach to national governance and the country’s need for breakthroughs in its new development stage.
Letter of Top leader To Lam on the occasion of the 79th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day
Jul 22, 2026 22:38
The People's Deputies Newspaper respectfully introduces the letter from Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on the occasion of the 79th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026).
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