VOV.VN - The opening day of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has drawn extensive coverage from international media, with major news agencies highlighting the significance of the event, its agenda and expectations for Vietnam’s future development.

Vietnam’s increasingly active, responsible and reputable role in multilateral mechanisms has been widely acknowledged by international organisations.

Vietnam has a stable political system, and that is one of the major strengths of this Southeast Asian nation, said Andrew Goledzinowski, former Australian Ambassador to Vietnam from 2022 to 2024, in an interview with a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Australia.

Vietnamese and Chinese leaders have exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 76th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950 - 2026), reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Vietnam has recorded significant achievements over years, particularly in industrialisation, economic growth and social welfare, bringing tangible benefits to its people, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernández Juárez has said.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Committee on January 16 presented the title of Honorary Citizen of the Capital to Saadi Salama, Ambassador of the State of Palestine and head of the foreign diplomatic corps in Vietnam.

Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has written an article ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, affirming that diplomacy has laid a solid foundation for Vietnam’s entry into a new era of development.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is drawing particular attention from the business community of the Republic of Korea (RoK), which views Vietnam as a reliable, flexible yet principled partner amid an increasingly complex global environment.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 15 sent messages of congratulations to Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua and Lord Vaea on their respective elections as Prime Minister and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga.

Vietnam has taken a leading role in rallying stakeholders behind ASEAN’s priorities and initiatives, particularly in advancing the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030, sustaining cooperation momentum and sharpening the focus on implementation, said ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang on January 15 held talks with Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, who is in Hanoi to attend the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN).

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 15 hosted a reception for Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko, during which they discussed a number of bilateral cooperation issues.

VOV.VN - The upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has drawn close attention from the international community, with foreign diplomats and international organisations expressing confidence in the country’s development orientation for the next phase.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 15 called for stronger economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, including faster infrastructure connectivity and expanded border trade, during a meeting with outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha.

Former Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Jorge Rondón Uzcátegui has voiced his confidence that the 14th National Party Congress will sketch out a solid foundation for Vietnam to achieve its socio-economic goals through 2030 and shape its long-term vision toward 2045.

Vietnam has recorded outstanding achievements across all fields, from socio-economic development to culture, over the past five years since the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, demonstrating the soundness and relevance of the Doi moi (Renewal) policy.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 15 met Eduard Stiphout, Senior Vice President of Dutch semiconductor giant ASML, calling on the company to expand cooperation in training, research and supply-chain development as Vietnam accelerates its push into the global semiconductor industry.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has called on Japan to share its experience in information technology governance and the development of policy frameworks to support the country’s digital transformation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 15.

Daniel Paul Leaf, Honorary Consul for Vietnam in Hawaii, has described the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) as a pivotal moment for defining the country’s strategic vision, setting socio-economic goals and shaping the long-term roadmap for national development.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam remains committed to being a proactive, active and responsible member of ASEAN’s digital cooperation, calling for more comprehensive cooperation built on transparency, trust and mutual respect to help shape a resilient and prosperous ASEAN Digital Community.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on January 14 hosted a reception for ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, who is on a visit to Vietnam to attend the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN).

Amid a rapidly changing world, growing strategic competition, and new development requirements, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam marks a milestone of great historical and era-defining significance, said R.Arun Kumar, Head of the Communist Party of India committee for external affairs.

VOV.VN - An Indonesian scholar has said the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to set sound strategic directions, providing a solid foundation for the country to seize new opportunities, overcome challenges and achieve its long-term development goals.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese diplomat on January 14 briefed international media in New York on preparations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, an event expected to set the country’s development direction for the coming decades.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 14 for outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha, believing that Cambodia would continue enjoying peace, stability and prosperous development.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong paid a courtesy call to Vilay Lakhamphong, member of the Politburo and standing member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), in Vientiane on January 14 to discuss ways to foster ties between the two nations.

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Pakse, Laos’ Champasak province, on January 14 held a press briefing on the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

VOV.VN - The 6th ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADGSOM) was held in Hanoi from January 12 to 14, bringing together heads of delegation and representatives from agencies in charge of information technology, telecommunications and digital transformation from the 11 ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat, and partner organizations.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the National Steering Committee on International Integration, chaired a conference reviewing the Committee’s performance in 2025 and outlining key tasks for 2026 in Hanoi on January 14.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong paid a visit to Cambodia on January 12-13, during which they held meetings with senior Cambodian officials to discuss measures to enhance substantive and effective cooperation between the two countries.