The rapidly changing international environment, marked by profound disruptions across most sectors, is presenting both opportunities and challenges for the realisation of the development goals set by the Communist Party of Vietnam in the period ahead, said former Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski.

VOV.VN - President of the European Council (EC) António Costa will pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 28 to 29, 2026.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on January 26 morning for General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse.

Leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Palestine, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly have sent their congratulatory messages to To Lam on his re-election as General Secretary of the 14th Central Committee of Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

Over the past days, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has worked closely with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and relevant agencies to provide the best possible medical care for former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Lee Hae-chan in the city, the ministry’s spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has urged the country’s foreign service to continue strong reforms and effectively implement the resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, to help mobilise external resources and enhance Vietnam’s international standing.

Leaders of many countries, including Cuba, Russia, Japan, Mongolia, Belarus, and Nicaragua, have sent congratulations to General Secretary of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam on his re-election.

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Chongqing, China, has held a ceremony to mark the 76th founding anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China (January 18, 1950–2026).

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has welcomed the outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, noting the country’s clear policy continuity and commitment to ongoing economic reform, global integration and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam marks a significant milestone not only for the country’s domestic political process but also for its role and standing in the region and on the global stage, an Indian scholar has said.

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 Vietnam chief by the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23.

VOV.VN - Lao People’s Revolutionary Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam on January 26-27, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

International partners of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee have sent letters of congratulations to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), expressing friendship and cooperation and keen interest in this important political event.

The new leadership elected at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) reflects continuity, renewal and steadfastness, according to Professor Xu Liping, Director of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS).

Samdech Kittisangha Bundit Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has highlighted the significance of the 14th National Party Congress, describing it as a strategically important event not only for Vietnam’s development but also for peace, stability and cooperation across the region.

On the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Professor Nguyen Thi Lien Hang, Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University in the US, has shared assessments of the particular significance of such a major event for Vietnam’s development trajectory.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on January 22 proposed a set of priority cooperation areas for ASEAN at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting digital transformation, sustainable finance and regional energy connectivity as key drivers of future growth.

VOV.VN - Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Mehdizade has praised the strategic vision and confidence demonstrated by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), describing the event as a milestone as the country enters a new phase of deep reform and ambitious development.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Council Charter on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is a strategically significant milestone for the Southeast Asian country’s future amid an increasingly volatile international context, Vincent Boulet, head of external relations of the French Communist Party (PCF), told VNA correspondent in Paris.

On the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Dr. Khaled Khalifa, President of the Arab Council for Foreign Relations in Israel, has shared his views on Vietnam’s global role and standing, as well as its prospects for cooperation, contributions in regions affected by conflict.

As the 14th National Party Congress convenes at a pivotal moment in the country’s development, the role of foreign affairs has been elevated to a “key and regular” task on par with national defence and security, reflecting the Party and State’s heightened trust and expectations for diplomacy in the new development era.

VOV.VN - At the first plenary meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) process on reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), held within the framework of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on January 21, Vietnam stated its support for substantive reform with a view to enhancing the Council’s representativeness, effectiveness and efficiency.

On the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, foreign ambassadors to Vietnam have extended their congratulations, hailed the country’s vision and new development orientations, and expressed confidence that the Congress will usher in a new chapter with historic and positive changes.

Professor Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo has hailed Vietnam’s people-centred development approach, reflected in social security policies such as tuition fee reductions and healthcare support for disadvantaged groups.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei has lauded Vietnam’s outstanding socio-economic achievements during the tenure of the 13th National Party Congress and voiced his belief that the success of the 14th Congress will herald a new development phase, creating a strong impetus for the country’s development in the future.

Vietnam is increasingly affirming its position as a proactive nation in building trust and advancing peaceful solutions to conflicts, said Pallab Sengupta, President of the World Peace Council.

Political parties, organisations, and international friends have continuously sent letters and messages of congratulations to the 14th National Party Congress, expressing solidarity and friendship, highly valuing the great achievements Vietnam has attained over 40 years of the Doi moi (Renewal) process.

As Vietnam enters a new development phase, the Communist Party of Vietnam is continuing to advance wide-ranging reforms to achieve higher levels of growth while making contributions to peace and stability in the international community, said Chairwoman of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Obuchi Yuko.

VOV.VN - The ongoing 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi has drawn wide attention from international media, reflecting the view that decisions and orientations set at the event hold significance beyond Vietnam, amid profound regional and global changes.