13th Party Central Committee’s 8th session creates momentum for national reform
The eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee, which took place from October 2-8, was a success, creating a new momentum for the country’s synchronous and comprehensive reform, the building of the Party and the political system as well as the nation’s fast and sustainable development.
An overview of the closing ceremony of the eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee, which took place from October 2-8, was a success,creating a new momentum for the country’s synchronous andcomprehensive reform, the building of the Party and the political system aswell as the nation’s fast and sustainable development.
During seven working days, members of the committee made analysis and forecast on the socio-economic and State budget situations in the2023-2024 period, while defining development viewpoints, overall goals and essential targets as well as major tasks and solutions for the remaining months ofthis year as well as the whole 2024. They also discussed the application of anew salary policy from July 1, 2024.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong underlined the needto continue to drastically and effectively implement policies and tasks givenin the conclusion of the session, focusing on improving growth quality,generating jobs, and increasing incomes for labourers on the foundation ofmaintaining macro-economic stability and ensuring major economic balances andsocial welfare.
He also required continued close monitoring of theinternational and domestic situations so as to make suitable and effective response,striving for highest results in major tasks and targets for 2023 and the whole13th tenure.
At the session, the 13th Party CentralCommittee agreed to issue a resolution on continuing to renewing and improving the quality of social policies, another on continuing to uphold the traditional of national unity, and a resolution outlining the guiding viewpoint and ideology along with key goals, tasks and measures to continue building the contingent of intellectuals meeting the requirements of national development in the new context.
The committee unanimously adopted a resolution on the national defence strategy in the new situation.
Delegates at the eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee (Photo: VNA)
The committee carefully studies a personnel plan for the 14th PartyCentral Committee in the 2026-2031 tenure, and right after the eighth session, the Politburo will consider and make decision on theplan, which will serveas the foundation for the training and supervision of planned officials.
The session decided to establish five sub-committees forthe preparation of the 14th National Party Congress, and made decisions on a number of personnel issues./.
The 20-year implementation of Resolution No.23-NQ/TW, adopted by the 9th Party Central Committee on March 12, 2003, on promoting the strength of the great national unity for the goal of wealthy people, a strong country and a fair, democratic and civilised society was placed high on the agenda at the 13th Party Central Committee’s 8th plenum on October 7.
Members of the Party Central Committee have made proposals to build a contingent of intellectuals that can meet the requirements of national development in the new period and in the context of globalisation, at the committee’s 8th plenum held from October 2-8.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
An overview of the closing ceremony of the eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates at the eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee (Photo: VNA) The committee carefully studies a personnel plan for the 14th PartyCentral Committee in the 2026-2031 tenure, and right after the eighth session, the Politburo will consider and make decision on theplan, which will serveas the foundation for the training and supervision of planned officials. 
Delegates at the eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee (Photo: VNA) 
