A Russian scholar has described the successful 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) as a landmark event ushering the country into a new era of national rise.

The first meeting of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on January 23 unanimously elected To Lam, General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee, to this position for the 14th tenure.

The Vietnam Trade Office in India on January 23 held an online workshop to explore opportunities for Vietnam – India cooperation in the food and beverage sector ahead of the 2026 International Food and Hospitality Fair (AAHAR), one of India’s largest events in the food, beverage, food processing.

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has underlined his country’s support for the Southeast Asian nation’s greater role in the international arena during in an interview granted to the press.

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).

Vietnam’s para swimming team enjoyed another successful day at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, as five athletes secured additional medals on the fourth day of competition.

Following the conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress with the 14th Party Central Committee unanimously re-electing To Lam as General Secretary, international friends have extended warm congratulations to the country, praising its spirit of unity, collective wisdom and strong confidence in its chosen leadership.

Placing the people at the centre of development is reflected not only in participatory governance mechanisms but also in Vietnam’s broader development strategy, according to Kyril Whittaker, a UK-based Vietnam specialist.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang held talks in Hanoi on January 23 with Christopher Cutajar, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, who is on a visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam – Germany University Hospital and charitable donors have jointly carried out the “Spring of Compassion, Shared Tet” programme, to support disadvantaged patients ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).