A distinguishing feature of Ho Chi Minh’s legacy was his pragmatic approach to communism. While many contemporaneous communist leaders viewed the ideology as an ultimate end, he regarded it as a means to a greater goal: national liberation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is not only the Vietnamese top leader but also a witted politician with global influence, writer Cho Chul-hyeon from the Republic of Korea (RoK), the first in the world to pen a book exclusively on the leader, told the Vietnam News Agency.

The outcomes of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 13th National Congress have continued to be in the spotlight of regional and international media outlets.

The 13th National Party Congress is a significant political event of the Party and the nation.

The 12th National Party Congress took place from January 20 to 28 in Hanoi. It was held 30 years after the entire Party, army and people implemented Doi Moi (reform), which was initiated at the 6th Party Congress (December 1986).

The sixth National Party Congress sets out orientations, goals for socio-economic development during 1986-1990 period.

The fifth National Party Congress in March 1982 vowed to devote all efforts for the socialist Fatherland and the people’s happiness.

As the 13th National Party Congress is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2, streets in Hanoi are now decorated with vibrant flowers, banderoles, posters, flags, etc.

The 15th plenum of the Party Central Committee wrapped up on January 17 after completing all the contents of its agenda.