A total of 30 outstanding entries were honoured, including three first prizes, six second prizes, nine third prizes, and 12 consolation prizes. Additionally, three media organisations received collective awards for submitting a significant number of high-quality entries.

A group photo taken at the May 15 awards ceremony of the 4th national writing contest on defending the ideological foundation of the Party in the new context.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Truong Thien To, Vice Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army and head of the steering committee for the contest, noted that the fourth edition saw an increase in both the quantity and quality of submissions, with broader and more diverse participation.

More than 500 entries were submitted by over 50 media outlets, many of which presented fresh and in-depth perspectives.

The official highlighted that alongside experts and scientists' academic treatises clarifying the foundational principles of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh's ideology, the competition also featured many journalistic pieces that demonstrated sharp critique and timely responses.

These works actively confronted distortions and the subversive actions of hostile, reactionary, and politically opportunistic forces.

Many also directly addressed internal issues, criticising manifestations of political, ethical, and lifestyle degradation, as well as signs of "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" among certain Party members and officials.

On this occasion, Major General Doan Xuan Bo, Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper and head of the contest organising committee, officially launched its fifth edition.

The competition is open to all Vietnamese citizens, overseas Vietnamese, and foreign nationals living or working in Vietnam.

Eligible entries must be published in print or online by officially licenced media outlets between March 15, 2025 and March 10, 2026. Its awards ceremony is expected to take place in May next year, coinciding with the 136th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19).

Party General Secretary To Lam begins state visit to Belarus

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Minsk Airport on May 11 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Belarus from May 11-12 at the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Vietnamese Party chief holds talks with Russian President in Moscow

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow on May 10 (local time) within the framework of his official visit to the Russian Federation, where he also attended the military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Party chief attends inauguration of Ha Noi – Moscow direct flight

Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the launching ceremony of Viet Nam Airlines’ Ha Noi – Moscow air route on May 9 (local time) as part of his trip to Russia for an official visit and participation in the celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Party leader attends military parade celebrating Victory of Great Patriotic War in Moscow

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the military parade at the Red Square in Moscow on May 9 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945 – 2025).

Viet Nam ready to work with Russia to elevate relations: Party leader

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on May 8, saying Viet Nam attaches special importance to the traditional friendship and is ready to cooperate closely with Russia to elevate bilateral relations.

Party chief witnesses signing of Vietnam-Azerbaijan agreements, addresses media after Baku talks

The cooperation documents signed on the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam's Azerbaijan visit reflect a broad and deepening partnership across multiple sectors.

 

Official welcome ceremony held in Baku for Vietnamese Party chief

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Baku on May 7 afternoon (local time) for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level delegation of Viet Nam, who are on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan.