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33rd Diplomatic Conference: Top leader’s broad directions provide fresh impetus for new stage of development
To effectively carry out top leader To Lam's directions, the diplomatic sector’s first and most fundamental step is to further improve awareness and professional capacity across all spheres. Diplomats must gain a deep understanding of the Party's and the State's directions, fully grasp the country's development requirements in the current context, and stay abreast of new demands arising from the rapidly changing international environment.
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Congratulations sent to Switzerland on National Day
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 1 sent a congratulatory message to President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin on the occasion of the 735th National Day of Switzerland (August 1, 1291 – 2026).
Address by Party General Secretary and State President at 33rd Diplomatic Conference
The 33rd Diplomatic Conference, themed “Promoting the pioneering role and fulfilling the crucial and regular task of Vietnam's external affairs in the new era,” officially opened in Hanoi on August 1 morning in a hybrid format, with videoconferencing extended to localities across the nation and Vietnamese representative missions abroad. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the conference. The People's Deputies Newspaper would like to introduce a translation of his speech.
Top leader attends opening of 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
Deputy Public Security Minister Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General
Party General Secretary and State President receives Korean minister
Jul 30, 2026 21:18
Vietnam attaches great importance to its relationship with the RoK and wishes to further foster the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially in politics, economy, trade, investment, science and technology, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
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.
Favourable conditions created for stronger cooperation between Vietnamese, Lao Party organisation commissions: top leader
Jul 29, 2026 22:49
At the meeting, the top leader said his guest’s visit comes as both parties and countries are actively implementing their respective Party resolutions, adding that it had helped strengthen cooperation between the two organisation commissions as well as between the Lao commission and Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs.
Cambodian National Assembly President concludes official visit to Vietnam
Jul 29, 2026 22:49
During her stay in Vietnam, Khuon Sudary was received by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, held a meeting with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and held talks with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who also hosted the official welcome ceremony.
National teleconference disseminates resolutions of 14th Party Central Committee’s third session
Jul 29, 2026 22:47
According to the agenda, participants are expected to study a series of resolutions and conclusions adopted at the third plenum. These cover key strategic issues, including renewing Vietnam’s development model; building and developing the country into a strong sea-based nation; fostering a disciplined, safe, civilised, harmonious and developed society; and the National Security Strategy.
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 becomes Honorary President of Vietnam Red Cross Society
Jul 28, 2026 16:35
For the new term, the Vietnam Red Cross Society will comprehensively reform its operations by placing people at the centre, communities as the foundation, digital transformation and innovation as the driver of development, and resource mobilisation as its primary approach to improve the quality and efficiency of humanitarian activities.
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.
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