Ho chi minh city: The first Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025-2030 tenure opened on October 14 morning, featuring the participation of 546 delegates representing over 366,000 members of the city Party Organisation. The event was attended by Party General Secretary To Lam, along with Politburo members Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu. Numerous incumbent and former high-ranking leaders of the Party and State were also present.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the congress marks a significant political event for the city, setting the course for the next five years. The delegates in attendance will engage in discussions and decisions that will shape the city’s policies and strategies for the 2025-2030 term. The participation of top leaders underscores the importance of this congress in the broader political landscape of Vietnam.