Following the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, General Secretary To Lam’s article “Advance! Total Victory Will Be Ours!” has drawn wide attention across the country.

According to Bui Hoai Son, a full-time member of the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and Social Affairs, the article goes beyond political orientation, sending a clear message that the spirit of the Congress must be translated into concrete action throughout the political system and society.

At the core of the message is a requirement that policies be assessed by real action and tangible results. As Vietnam enters a pivotal stage of development, the article places the country in a proactive posture of breakthrough rather than contentment with past achievements.

From Congress spirit to an imperative for action

The 14th Party Congress concluded with broad consensus and high expectations, setting out a renewed development vision as Vietnam navigates a rapidly changing global environment marked by strategic competition, technological transformation and shifting growth models. Son said General Secretary To Lam’s article directly carries forward that spirit by emphasising the need to move swiftly from planning to implementation.

The Congress’s guiding motto “Solidarity, Democracy, Discipline, Breakthrough and Development” is framed as a standard of conduct in leadership and national governance, rather than a symbolic slogan.

“Unity” is seen as essential to overcoming global challenges, “democracy” as a driver of social innovation, “discipline” as the foundation of effective execution, “breakthrough” as a means to avoid stagnation, and “development” as the ultimate goal aimed at improving people’s lives and strengthening national capacity.

After nearly 40 years of renewal, Vietnam no longer faces the question of survival, but how to achieve a breakthrough. Any delay, the National Assembly deputy noted, risks losing valuable opportunities.

Discipline in implementation and the people as the yardstick

A notable point highlighted in the article is the issuance of an action programme accompanying the Congress Resolution, specifying responsibilities, timelines, resources and expected outcomes.

Son said this reflects an important shift in leadership thinking, addressing the long-standing gap between sound policies and weak implementation.

The General Secretary’s article openly criticises practices such as “saying more than doing” or “saying well but doing poorly,” and calls for an end to formalistic approaches.

Public satisfaction, according to Son, is positioned as the ultimate yardstick of governance effectiveness, reaffirming the Party’s long-held principle that “the people are the root.”. Policies only have real meaning when people benefit, their lives improve and opportunities expand.

This approach, he said, helps strengthen public trust and provides a solid foundation for long-term political and social stability.

Aspiration for a strong and prosperous Vietnam

The article stresses that the next five to ten years will be decisive for achieving Vietnam’s two centenary goals. In a world marked by rapid change, intensifying strategic competition and technological transformation, Vietnam faces both major opportunities and serious challenges.

Development targets toward 2030 and the vision to 2045 require high-quality growth, stronger internal capacity and enhanced national standing, while ensuring balanced and sustainable progress.

Son highlighted that culture is identified as a spiritual foundation, a source of soft power and an internal strength of the nation. Developing culture alongside building the Vietnamese people is essential for long-term national development.

In concluding his article, General Secretary To Lam echoed President Ho Chi Minh’s famous call: “Forward! Total victory will be ours!” Bui Hoai Son said that today, the message is a call for every citizen to act as a “peacetime soldier,” contributing through concrete actions to the country’s development.

The article is widely seen as setting the tone for the new term, signaling a shift from post-Congress mobilisation to an era of disciplined, results-oriented action.

Moving forward, victory is certain: Party chief

Party General Secretary To Lam has highlighted the success of the 14th National Party Congress, saying it represents a powerful convergence of the will, aspirations, and determination of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, crystallising the nation’s intellect and desire to rise.