Central Committee members then discussed and voted on the number of seats in the Politburo. Members were given the opportunity to nominate or self-nominate, with group discussions taking place before finalizing the official list. Politburo and Secretariat members must fully meet the criteria required of Central Committee members. Special cases are subject to Central Committee approval. Electing the General SecretaryGeneral Secretary To Lam casts his vote to elect official and alternate members of the 14th Central Committee.

Source: VietNamNet News January 23, 2026 03:44 UTC