Overview of the preparatory session for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. (Photo: DUY LINH)

Many articles focus on analyzing the significance ofCongressThis relates to the process of selecting senior leaders, the direction of socio-economic development, as well as Vietnam's role and position in the context of a volatile regional and global environment.

The French news agency AFP emphasized the crucial significance of the congress, mentioning priorities for the next five years such as promoting the private sector, digital transformation, technological innovation, and boosting annual economic growth of 10% or more between 2026 and 2030. The agency noted that collective leadership continues to be an important characteristic of Vietnam's political system.

The American news agency AP also reported on this important event in Vietnam, along with the main topics that delegates would discuss. Meanwhile, the British news agency BBC emphasized that the 14th National Congress is where the most important decisions of the Vietnamese political system for the next five years will be made, from economic and foreign policy to personnel matters.

The Financial Times (FT) notes that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is taking place against the backdrop of Vietnam's economy – one of the fastest-growing economies in the world – adapting to global trade tensions and profound changes in the international economic environment. The FT assesses that Vietnam is facing the need to shift its development model from one heavily reliant on exports and foreign investment to one that strengthens the internal resilience of its economy.

According to the FT, reforms to the state apparatus, the emphasis on the role of the private sector, and the goal of double-digit growth reflect the leadership's efforts to realize its aspiration to become a developed nation by 2045.

From the perspective of economic development prospects, China Daily noted that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is taking place at a time when Vietnam is emerging as a "bright spot for growth" in Southeast Asia. The newspaper cited figures showing Vietnam achieved GDP growth of over 8% last year – the highest in ASEAN – and argued that the documents presented to the congress have for the first time placed science, technology, and innovation at the center of the national development strategy for the next five years.

According to foreign media outlets, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam plays a decisive role in determining Vietnam's political and economic direction for the remainder of the decade. The large-scale administrative reforms, efforts to streamline the apparatus, and the promotion of infrastructure investment that Vietnam has undertaken recently demonstrate a priority on rapid growth coupled with ensuring security and political stability.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is not only of domestic political significance, but is also an event closely watched by the international community. The decisions and personnel selected at the Congress are predicted to shape Vietnam's development path for many years to come, in the context of the country facing both great opportunities and complex challenges in the international environment.

The theme of the 14th National Congress is: “Under the glorious banner of the Party, we unite our efforts and determination to successfully achieve the national development goals by 2030; to be self-reliant, confident, and to advance strongly in the era of national progress, for peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilization, happiness, and to steadily advance towards socialism.”

The Congress is attended by 1,586 delegates, representing more than 5.6 million members of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Congress will discuss and approve four main documents: the Political Report; the Report summarizing some theoretical and practical issues over 40 years of reform; the Report summarizing 15 years of implementing the Party Charter; and the Report reviewing the leadership and direction of the 13th Central Committee. One of the key contents of the 14th Congress is the election of the 14th Central Committee of the Party.

VNA