The 14th Party Central Committee makes its first appearance at the 14th National Party Congress, Hanoi, January 23, 2026.

Xinhua, the South China Morning Post, the Laotian Times, Bloomberg, and AFP, highlighted the unanimous re-election of To Lam as Party General Secretary. They commented that the outcome clearly demonstrated strong unity within the Party, contributing to political stability and leadership continuity.

International observers also paid close attention to the newly elected Politburo, noting that its composition reflects a balanced combination of continuity and renewal, meeting leadership requirements as Vietnam enters a new stage of development focused on modernization and deeper international integration.

AP said that under the leadership of General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam has launched its most extensive round of administrative and economic reforms since the late 1980s, when the country embarked on its renewal policy and liberalised its economy. According to AP, these efforts include streamlining the public sector, adjusting administrative boundaries and governance models to improve efficiency, while accelerating the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects. 

AFP commented that To Lam’s re-election reflects the Party’s strong support for the growth-oriented change direction it has pursued. The agency noted that during his tenure as General Secretary of the 13th Central Committee, Lam advanced a series of reforms aimed at improving governance and administrative efficiency, described as comprehensive and far-reaching. 

Bloomberg remarked that General Secretary Lam has driven major organisational apparatus and governance reforms, considered the most significant in decades, to enhance state management efficiency and create momentum for economic growth.

The South China Morning Post said Lam’s re-election sends a reassuring message to foreign investors who regularly cite political stability as a major factor ⁠in Vietnam’s appeal. 

Overall, international media said that the outcome of the 14th National Party Congress conveys a strong message of political stability, internal unity, and consistent development orientation of the Party in the new term.