General Secretary and President To Lam, along with current and former leaders of the Party and State, attended the 8th National Congress of the Vietnam Veterans Association.
On the afternoon of June 16, Comrade Trinh Van Quyet, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, received Mr. Jim Nickel, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam.
Noting several key issues for the coming period, the General Secretary and President requested that the press contribute to strengthening social trust and protecting the Party's ideological foundation.
Starting in Q3 2026, the Government will pilot a KPI-based scoring system in lawmaking to measure progress, assess quality, and determine the responsibilities of each ministry and sector.
Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department Trinh Van Quyet acknowledged the important contributions of the Voice of Vietnam Radio.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged Dong Nai province to shift its mindset from "high-volume production and raw material export" to "green export, digital export, and high value-added export."
General Secretary and President To Lam requested that the Party's ideological work be developed in a modern, proactive, and professional direction, with strong application of digital transformation.
The Prime Minister requested Hanoi to renovate the Old Quarter, limit the development of high-rise buildings in the central area, and address the issue of road digging and filling that has led to deterioration.
The General Secretary and President requested that the socialization of education not become a mandatory contribution from parents; and that the situation of forcing students to study or suggesting extra classes be dealt with severely.
The General Secretary and President chaired a working session with the Ministry of Education and Training and related agencies on preparations for the 2026-2027 school year and the results of implementing Resolution 71.
The General Secretary and President's demand to shift from "completed" to "operating well" shows that the new measure of reform is operational efficiency and service quality.
The Speaker of the National Assembly requested that media agencies uphold information sovereignty in cyberspace and promote the development of the digital content industry.
General Secretary and President To Lam signed Decision No. 198 of the Politburo establishing the Central Steering Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Integration.
The Prime Minister stated that if Ho Chi Minh City proposes increased capital or prioritized funding, the Government is ready to allocate additional funds and prioritize it, but Ho Chi Minh City must make a commitment in return regarding the project's progress.
The Prime Minister affirmed that if Dong Nai commits to achieving higher growth and revenue collection results, the Government will prioritize allocating greater resources.
Eighteen martyrs, all Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts, whose remains were found in Cambodia during the 2025-2026 dry season, have been brought back to rest at Duc Co Cemetery in Gia Lai province.
The Politburo has set a target for the 2026-2030 period to attract registered foreign investment of 200-300 billion USD (40-50 billion USD/year); and implemented capital of 150-200 billion USD (30-40 billion USD/year).
The Central Party Office has just issued Document No. 2992 announcing the opinion of Standing Committee member Tran Cam Tu on the comprehensive review of the system of legal normative documents.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung launched a campaign to encourage Ho Chi Minh City to resolutely achieve double-digit sustainable growth targets for the period 2026-2030.
The Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Council approved a plan to establish four new wards, serving the goal of transforming the province into a centrally-governed city.
The General Secretary and President demanded resolute action to overcome the "one-size-fits-all" approach in evaluating officials; and the slow replacement of officials who evade, shirk, or fear responsibility.
General Secretary and President To Lam called for strict control of judicial power, prevention of corruption, and building a team of honest, capable, and professional judicial officials.
The collaboration of key national media outlets is expected to enhance the effectiveness of policy communication and promote the image of Thai Nguyen in the new phase.
The General Secretary and President requested that foreign relations be made a driving force to open up new development opportunities, organically linked to the socio-economic development process.
The Politburo decided that the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee would head the Steering Committee for implementing unified personnel management within the political system.
General Secretary and President To Lam signed Decision No. of the Politburo on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee on institutional improvement and law enforcement.
The Politburo requested research into mechanisms for handling non-prosecution cases and mechanisms for recovering and disposing of assets without conviction, ensuring savings in litigation costs and social costs.
General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized that environmental protection and climate change adaptation should be considered new drivers of national growth.
According to the General Secretary and President, kindness means being benevolent but principled, tolerant but not tolerant, loving people but resolutely defending what is right.