Dr. Hoang Phuc Lam speaks at the seminar -- image via X Various Sources The 30th International Seminar "Parties and a New Society" took place in Mexico City from October 6 to 8, 2026, bringing together 360 delegates from 39 countries to discuss socio-economic development, national sovereignty, and international cooperation. The seminar, organized annually by the Labour Party of Mexico (PT) since 1996, provided a platform for left-wing and progressive political movements to ex

The fourth plenum of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee in session --Image via X Various Sources The fourth plenum of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 8, 2026, after four days of work, adopting key policies on Party building, national strategy, personnel, and economic development for 2027 and beyond. The plenum focused on consolidating the Party’s leadership and implementation capacity, emphasizing the link

Tô Lâm with CPUSA co-chair Joe Sims and other party leaders in New York -- image via the CPUSA During his recent official visit to Canada and the United States, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tô Lâm held meetings with leaders of both the Communist Party of Canada and the CPUSA. Tô Lâm met with CPUSA co-chair Joe Sims and other party leaders in New York on September 21, ahead of the UN General Assembly mee

The full speech delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tô Lâm -- with its call for solidarity with Cuba and a new international order -- on September 22 at the high-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly translated into English. Via the UN and the government of Vietnam. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The world is undergoing profound shifts in the internat

By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), welcomed Vu Hai Ha, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and vice president of the Commission on Defense, Security, and Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Vietnam, at the PCC headquarters. Vu Hai Ha is participating in the First Inte

The Laureate of the L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize for 2026 is Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Lev N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize honors those who contribute to global peace and mutual understanding among nations. Named after Russian author and philosopher Lev Tolstoy, it emphasizes the protection and promotion of humane, dialogue-oriented, and justice-fo

On July 26, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam sent congratulations to Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba, marking the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks (July 26, 1953). Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also sent a message of greetings to his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz, while National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man exte

Image via X Various Sources Vietnamese General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm is in the People's Republic of China on an official visit from April 14 to 17, 2026, engaging in state-level meetings and a forum on higher education, science, and innovation at Tsinghua University. During this state visit, Tô Lâm is aiming to strengthen bilateral ties between Vietnam and China, with a strong focus on education, technology, and scientific cooperation. The visit reflects Vietna

To Lam takes the oath of office -- image via news video screenshot Various Sources On April 7, 2026, during the first session of the 16th National Assembly, To Lam, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was unanimously elected by all 495 deputies present as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for a five-year term from 2026 to 2031. Following the election, he took the oath of office, pledging absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the peopl

Image from the Congress via video screenshot on X By Amiad Horowitz, People's World HANOI—Over the last half decade, Vietnam has emerged as a growing middle power in the world. Its economy is one of the fastest—if not the fastest—growing in the world. But just over 40 years ago, before embarking on a set of economic renewal policies known as Đổi Mới, Vietnam was among the poorest countries on earth. Since then, millions of Vietnamese have been lifted out of poverty, and Vietn

With a full report from the Congress itself. Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, conveyed "the most sincere congratulations to dear comrade To Lam for his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and we wish him new successes in the leadership of that sister political organi

To Lam and other officials at a press conference after the Congress concluded -- image via news video screenshot Various Sources To Lam has been unanimously re-elected as Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary at the party's 14th National Congress and will continue to lead the country forward until 2030, pledging significant economic growth. At an international press conference to announce the outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress, he called it a resounding succe

Image via news video screenshot Various Sources The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) officially opened on January 20, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi. The congress is the country's most significant political event, held every five years to determine the party's national leadership and strategic direction for the following term. It began with an appeal for unity, discipline, and determination to guide the nation into a new phase o

On Tuesday, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, met with Ho Phuoc Dung, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at the Palace of the Revolution. Images via Estudios Revolución By Yaima Puig Meneses, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist

Thongloun Sisoulith and Tô Lâm on December 1 -- image via X Various Sources General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Tô Lâm made his first official visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in his current role, highlighting the strong and longstanding ties between Vietnam and the fellow socialist country. Tô Lâm, arrived in Vientiane accompanied by his spouse and a senior Party and State delegation, for a two-day official visit that started Monday, Decemb

Image via the PCC By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish In a meeting that reaffirms the historic friendship between Cuba and Vietnam, established by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) welcomed the delegation from the Scientific Council of the Central Organs of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The delegation was led by Vu Thanh

Images via X Various Sources General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, along with his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, visited Karl Marx’s grave at Highgate Cemetery in London on October 28, 2025, as part of their official three-day visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Upon arrival, the delegation observed a minute of silence and laid a wreath in tribute to the great philosopher, theorist,

To Lam speaks at the conclusion of the 14th plenum -- image via news video screenshot Various Sources The 13th Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee concluded its 14th plenum on November 6 with major resolutions to finalize preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, direct national development strategies, and streamline the political system and administrative apparatus. In his concluding statements at the plenum, To Lam, the General Secretary of the CPV C

To Lam and Kim Jong Un -- image via X Various Sources Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary To Lam arrived in Pyongyang in the...

Joint Statement by the Republic of Cuba and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Enhancing Historic Comradeship and Comprehensive...