According to tradition, after the Congress elects the new Central Committee, the Committee holds its first plenary session during the Congress itself to elect the Politburo, the General Secretary, and the Secretariat. 190 of the Central Committee, signed by General Secretary To Lam on October 10, 2024. Most elections - including those for the Central Committee, Politburo, General Secretary, and Secretariat - are conducted via secret ballot. Members of the Politburo join the Presidium at the 14th Party Congress in Hanoi. If unavailable, the Congress Presidium appoints a convener.

Source: VietNamNet News January 21, 2026 04:58 UTC