Vietnam 14th National Congress: To Lam Poised for Power Consolidation and 10% Growth Goal
The 14th National Congress of the CPV opened in Hanoi on Jan 19, 2026. Discover the leadership outlook for To Lam and Vietnam's ambitious 10% economic growth target.
The future of Southeast Asia's rising star is being scripted in Hanoi. On January 19, 2026, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) officially opened, marking a critical turning point for the nation's leadership and its economic trajectory through 2030.
Leadership Transition and the Vietnam 14th National Congress
Roughly 1,600 delegates representing 5 million party members have converged in Hanoi under heavy security. According to Reuters, the proceedings are tightly controlled, with delegates using internet-free Samsung tablets and staying in designated housing to ensure absolute political discipline.
The spotlight's on current Party chief To Lam. The 68-year-old leader, who spearheaded a massive anti-corruption drive, is widely expected to secure another five-year term. Speculation suggests he might hold both the General Secretary and State President positions simultaneously, a move that would mirror the centralized power structures seen in China and Laos.
Targeting 10% Growth Amid Global Tariff Headwinds
Beyond personnel changes, the Congress is set to approve a bold economic roadmap. A draft document reveals an ambitious annual growth target of at least 10% for the next five years. This comes despite significant challenges, most notably a newly imposed 20% U.S. tariff that threatens Vietnam's export-led model.
The Party will attempt to accelerate further the impressive economic growth of the past two decades... despite a series of potentially 'severe' challenges.
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