Vietnam's Party Central Committee Charts New Course for Governance and National Resilience

The Party Central Committee on July 23 discussed a proposal to transfer responsibility for giving advice on mass mobilisation work from the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation to the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and central mass organisations, as well as a proposal to rename the Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation as the Commission for Information and Education. Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Politburo, presided over the opening session. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered the opening address and chaired the event. During the morning session, chaired by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, delegates discussed four agenda items, including a draft regulation of the 14th Party Central Committee on matters prohibited for Party members, which will replace Regulation No. 37-QD/TW dated October 25, 2021, issued by the 13th Party Central Committee. According to Professor Zhu Chenming, Honourary Director of the Institute of South and Southeast Asian Studies under the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, the Vietnamese Party and State leader’s decision to outline new strategic directions immediately after the restructuring process reflects a clear understanding of Vietnam’s evolving development needs. Simply completing institutional reorganisation could create the misconception that the reform mission has been accomplished, while significant governance and development challenges remain. The visit aims to deepen people-to-people bonds, particularly through legislative framework, while delivering on agreements reached by the two parties during their high-level meeting in Phnom Penh in February. During their stay in Manila, the Vietnamese delegation will take part in a range of activities with the Philippine Navy, including courtesy calls, reciprocal ship visits, and sports exchanges. The fourth strategic shift outlined at the third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee is therefore about building national resilience. The objective is not to eliminate every possible risk, but to strengthen the country's ability to adapt and recover when disruptions occur. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to implement bilateral defence cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Russia, while advancing outcomes of the official visit to Russia by General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, in May. It is expected to further strengthen the two countries' longstanding friendship and deepen defence collaboration, particularly between their navies. Speaking at the event, First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee Bui Quang Huy described Vietnam's history as a testament to patriotism, the pursuit of independence and the aspiration for peace. He paid tribute to the millions of Vietnamese who devoted their youth and sacrificed their lives for the nation's freedom. The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. Jointly organised by Vietnam Television (VTV) and the People's Committees of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Tuyen Quang and Quang Tri provinces, the programme paid tribute to heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation while honouring the forces engaged in the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers' remains. Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on July 26 offered flowers and incense in tribute to fallen heroes at memorial sites in Ho Chi Minh City, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026). General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on July 26 sent a congratulatory message to Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks (July 26, 1953 – 2026). Thanh pledged to make every effort and work with dedication, together with the municipal People’s Committee, to lead and implement all areas of work, particularly implementing resolutions of the municipal Party Organisation and People’s Council, action programmes and plans, contributing to promoting the city’s development. The visit by NA President Khuon Sudary from July 27 - 29, together with previous high-level visits, once again demonstrate the importance the two sides attach to strengthening political trust and promoting comprehensive cooperation, contributing to boosting parliamentary cooperation, mutual understanding and the sharing of legislative experience. Over the past 79 years, the Party, the State, and the people of Vietnam have always paid attention to and cared for those who have contributed to the revolution and the families of martyrs, thereby spreading the traditional values ​​and good morals of the nation, expressing the gratitude of the entire political system with all their hearts and the highest responsibility, contributing to improving the material and spiritual lives of policy beneficiaries, and creating great spiritual motivation for the cause of national construction and protection. Under the decision, the Politburo relieved Binh, member of the Party Central Committee, of his roles as deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission, member of the Government Party Committee’s standing board, and relevant positions. He was appointed to the standing board of the Can Tho Party Committee. The Vietnamese delegation led by Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung embodied the foreign policy line of the 14th National Party Congress by acting proactively, responsibly and with leadership inside ASEAN. Decree No. 293/2026/ND-CP dated July 23, 2026 stipulates the authority, procedures, and processes for issuing Apostille certifications to Vietnamese public documents; the receipt and use in Vietnam of public documents certified by Apostille member states; the verification of such certifications and state management of the implementation of the convention. Vietnam distinguishes itself with rapid growth, a favourable geostrategic position and extensive global integration, allowing it to act as a bridge between mainland and maritime Southeast Asia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung bilaterally met with his counterparts from Panama, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Qatar in Manila, the Philippines, on July 24. NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man acknowledged the tight timetable but stressed that meeting deadlines must not come at the expense of legislative quality. The jury unanimously voted on July 24 to confer the prestigious award on the Vietnamese leader, citing his role in "strengthening peace and cooperation among nations." Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.