In just a few days, from January 19 to 25, 2026, an extremely important political event for the country will take place in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi — the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Under the slogan “Unity — Democracy — Discipline — Breakthrough — Development,” the congress will determine strategic decisions that will open a new path of development for Vietnam, achieving national development goals by 2030 — a symbolic date marking the 100th anniversary of the party’s founding; with a vision for 2045, when the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) will be celebrated.
On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi), President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The country entered a new era, the most remarkable era in the country’s history — the era of Ho Chi Minh.
Looking back on the path traveled, after 40 years of reforms—the successful implementation of the Doi Moi (Renewal) policy—Vietnam has achieved historic successes: maintaining high GDP growth (reaching approximately 8-8.5% in 2025), the economy has reached a size of US$514 billion, and the country has been classified as an upper-middle-income country. Vietnam’s import-export turnover is expected to reach US$920 billion for the first time in 2025, placing the country among the top 15 countries in the world in terms of trade value.
On the international stage, Vietnam has become deeply integrated into the global economy, becoming an important link in global supply chains and establishing partnerships with more than 220 markets.
Vietnam is an active and responsible member of many international organizations, including the UN, ASEAN, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting), and the World Trade Organization, demonstrating its integration into the global political and economic system.
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam actively develops multilateral diplomacy by participating in regional forums and initiatives to accelerate development and strengthen peace.
The upcoming congress is seen as a key event in shaping the strategic vision for the country’s development, focusing on promoting the digital economy, manufacturing, and innovation, while putting people at the center.
By 2030: Transform Vietnam into a developing country with a modern industry and above-average income. Specific targets include average annual GDP growth of 10% or higher during 2026-2030.
By 2045: Achieve the status of a developed country with a high income level, relying on the rapid growth of the service sector (trade, tourism, logistics), industry, investment attraction, and structural transformation (from an agrarian to a post-industrial economy), making it a new center of economic growth in Asia, similar to China in the past. Preparations for the congress are already in full swing, with specialized subcommittees working and key documents being publicly discussed. Unlike previous congresses, the current cycle is seen not as a course correction, but as a transition to a new phase of development, which official documents describe as an “era of national rebirth.”
In this context, the 14th Congress is significant not only as a domestic political event, but also as a point of strategic fixation of Vietnam’s course — economic, institutional, and geopolitical — which will directly influence the perception of the country by international investors, partners, and governments.
