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Vietnam's 14th Congress Aims for 10% GDP Growth

1/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Communist Party of Vietnam will hold its 14th National Congress Jan 19–25, 2026, with 1,600 delegates electing a Central Committee and Politburo.
To Lam, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is favored to retain his position.
The congress targets at least 10% annual GDP growth from 2026 to 2030 and a 5% of GDP budget deficit to fund infrastructure, while seeking less reliance on foreign investment.

History

Historical Context

The Communist Party of Vietnam's 12th National Congress in 2016 established a framework for economic growth, targeting 6-6.5% GDP growth annually. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's focus on reducing foreign investment reliance marked a shift towards self-sufficiency. This approach continues into the upcoming 14th Congress, aiming for 10% GDP growth, reflecting Vietnam's evolving economic strategy for sustainable development and national autonomy.

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Story summary

The Communist Party of Vietnam will hold its 14th National Congress Jan 19–25, 2026, with 1,600 delegates electing a Central Committee and Politburo.
To Lam, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is favored to retain his position.
The congress targets at least 10% annual GDP growth from 2026 to 2030 and a 5% of GDP budget deficit to fund infrastructure, while seeking less reliance on foreign investment.

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