The central message of the speech was unambiguous: commitments must be matched by action. This principle was framed not only as a governing approach but also as a political commitment by the Party to the people, and as a prerequisite for Vietnam’s aspiration to move into a new era of national development.

From resolution to results

Compared with previous Party Congresses, the address marks a clear shift toward urgency and immediacy. Rather than allowing time for policies to gradually take effect, the General Secretary called for coordinated action from the outset of the new term.

The Resolution of the 14th National Congress, he stressed, is not intended to remain on paper or confined to conferences. It must be translated into tangible outcomes, including economic growth, improved living standards, and a more efficient state apparatus. Consistency between policy commitments and implementation was identified as a key measure of the Party’s leadership capacity in the digital era.

Addressing structural bottlenecks that constrain national development, the General Secretary highlighted institutional reform as the top priority, coupled with a comprehensive overhaul of the organisational apparatus toward a model that is “lean, streamlined, strong, effective, efficient and accountable.”

He noted that significant resources remain “frozen” due to cumbersome and outdated administrative regulations. To unlock these resources and support national advancement, Vietnam must build a transparent, modern and enabling legal framework. In this context, consistency between words and deeds requires that when the Party calls for breakthroughs, the administrative system must actively facilitate them.

Concrete indicators, such as the pace of public investment disbursement, the speed of approvals for high-tech projects, and public satisfaction with administrative services, were cited as practical benchmarks for assessing whether the resolution is taking effect in everyday life.

The overall approach emphasises decisiveness and determination. Instead of prolonged pilot phases, the reform agenda calls for synchronised implementation from central to grassroots levels. The General Secretary stressed that a cumbersome bureaucracy cannot keep pace in an era driven by technology. Streamlining the state apparatus, he said, aims to build a government that is smart, transparent and efficient, with public service at its core.

Tackling “internal erosion”

Alongside anti-corruption efforts, the General Secretary elevated the fight against waste to an equally urgent priority, describing it as a critical ethical challenge.

His call to combat waste at the beginning of the year reflects pressing realities. In a new development phase, every unit of capital, every parcel of land and every hour of labour must be treated as valuable national resources. Ensuring consistency between commitments and action in this area requires fostering a culture of thrift and responsibility, beginning within the Party and extending across society, with officials leading by example.

The goal of becoming a developed country by 2045, he emphasised, is no longer a distant aspiration but a responsibility of the current generation. The address invoked national pride and reaffirmed the commitment to fulfilling President Ho Chi Minh’s vision of building a nation that is more prosperous, dignified and able to stand alongside leading countries worldwide.

Achieving this ambition, however, requires new ways of thinking and acting. Progress cannot be made with outdated mindsets or slow execution. The unity between the Party’s will and concrete action is described as a decisive source of strength for consolidating national solidarity. When public trust is reinforced by visible results, that trust can be transformed into momentum for development.

The General Secretary’s speech can be seen as a clear call for action, marked by urgency and practicality. Its defining feature is a shift away from formalistic reporting toward a results-oriented approach, in which real outcomes serve as the ultimate measure of public confidence.

As Vietnam enters this new phase, expectations are that the country will overcome challenges and advance toward its development goals under a leadership that prioritises unity, reform and effective action.

Nationwide conference rolls out implementation of Party Congress resolution

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Politburo and Party Secretariat on February 7 convened a nationwide conference to study, disseminate and implement the resolution adopted at the recent 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).