The “VIETLEAD 2026 – Vietnamese Leadership in Europe” programme opened in Paris on May 9, bringing together young Vietnamese intellectuals and student leaders from across Europe.

Politburo member and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Minh Huan on May 7 held a working session with Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam Kobayashi Yosuke to strengthen cooperation in leadership training.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that after 12 days of active and urgent work marked by a spirit of innovation and scientific thought, the first session of the 16th-tenure National Assembly (NA) has officially concluded.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has emphasised the need to strongly reform leadership methods, strengthen political and ideological work, increase inspection and supervision to swiftly translate the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress into reality in a recent interview to the press.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s consolidation of its top leadership for a new term has drawn attention and positive assessments from the international community.

The election of key leadership positions by Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly marks a particularly important political starting point, ensuring continuity in the country’s leadership and governance, Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid, Secretary General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF), has said.

Media outlets across South America on April 7 carried extensive and positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key leaders, viewing the move as a significant step in adjusting the country’s leadership structure to support long-term development.

Regional and international media on April 7 carried largely positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key state leadership positions.

VOV.VN - Following the election of key state leadership positions for the 2026–2031 term by the National Assembly, including the election of Party General Secretary To Lam as State President, voters across Vietnam have expressed strong consensus and confidence in the country’s leadership consolidation.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on April 3 highlighted the role of the Communist party of Vietnam in the country’s development process over the past decades, emphasising that all victories of the revolution have stemmed from the sound leadership of the Party.