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Hanoi is not only the national center but also the pioneering flagbearer for innovation, where Vietnam’s aspirations for strength, prosperity, and happiness originate. In this special context, the 18th Congress of the Hanoi City Party Committee, held from October 15-17, 2025, is a major political event for the Party organization, government, armed forces, and people of the Capital. With the motto « Unity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development, » the Congress is determined to promote the thousand-year tradition of civilization and heroism; unite to build a clean and strong Party organization; pioneer breakthroughs in the new era; build a civilized, modern, and happy Capital; and make important contributions to successfully achieving the country’s two 100-year goals.

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After 80 years since national independence (1945-2025), 71 years since the Liberation of the Capital Day (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2025), and nearly 40 years of implementing the Renovation process (1986-2025), under the leadership of the Party, the Capital Hanoi has persistently and determinedly built and developed, becoming the national political-administrative center, the heart of the country, a major center for economy, culture, education-training, science-technology, and international integration. In this glorious journey, the 17th Congress term of the City Party Committee made important contributions. Facing greater difficulties and challenges than forecast, the Party organization, government, armed forces, and people of the Capital promoted unity, mettle, intelligence, and creativity to successfully implement the Resolution of the 17th Congress with 10 working programs, 5 key tasks, and 3 breakthrough areas; achieving comprehensive and positive results; completing 16/20 targets set by the 17th Congress Resolution, including 4 targets exceeding the plan, completed 1 to 2 years ahead of schedule, contributing to creating new position and strength for the Capital to steadily advance in the nation’s rising era.

Building a clean and strong Capital Party organization means consolidating the roots of trust – because the strength of the Capital begins with the people’s hearts and the Party’s will. During the term, the work of building the Party organization and political system saw many innovations and creativity suitable to the characteristics of the Capital. Political, ideological, and ethical work ensured substance linked with responsibility commitments, building integrity qualities and service spirit. Mass mobilization work saw many innovations clearly demonstrating the « people are the roots » viewpoint with thousands of « skillful mass mobilization » models. Cadre work was innovated towards building a database on the workforce, arranging according to the motto « for the job, find the person, » « for the job arrange the person, » using products, efficiency, and people’s satisfaction as measures to evaluate cadres. Hanoi not only exceeded the target for developing new party members but also led in developing party members who are students – the « red seeds » rich in knowledge, future masters of the country. Inspection and supervision work was strengthened, promptly inspecting, reviewing, and strictly handling party organizations and members related to complex, prolonged cases assigned by the Central Committee. Internal affairs work, prevention and combat of corruption, waste, and negativity ensured « non-stop, non-rest, » « no forbidden zones, no exceptions. » By August 22, 2025, Hanoi had completed organizing congresses for 136/136 higher-level party organizations for the 2025-2030 term (including 10 directly affiliated party organizations and 126 commune/ward party organizations), exceeding the set schedule.

The leadership methods of party committees at all levels continued to be innovated. Pioneering in thinking, breakthrough in action, aiming for the people’s happiness – that is the mettle of a modern, civilized, and humane Capital. The City Party Committee organized practical summaries, theoretical research, proposed and recommended the Central Committee to issue many policies, mechanisms, and specific policies for the Capital, typically: Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW dated May 5, 2022 of the Politburo on the direction and tasks for developing

Hanoi City Congress

The Hanoi City Congress refers to the Hanoi Opera House, a French colonial-era building completed in 1911. Modeled on the Palais Garnier in Paris, it was the center for European artistic performances and later became a key venue for important political meetings of the government. Today, it remains a prestigious national monument and a leading venue for opera, ballet, and classical music concerts.

Liberation of the Capital Day

« Liberation of the Capital Day » is a national holiday in Laos, celebrated annually on August 23rd. It commemorates the day in 1975 when the Pathet Lao, a communist political movement, took control of the capital city, Vientiane. This event marked the final step in the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Renovation process

A renovation process refers to the act of restoring, repairing, or updating a building, structure, or site to improve its condition, functionality, or historical accuracy. This process often involves careful planning, architectural design, and construction work to preserve the original character while integrating modern elements or addressing structural decay. Historically, renovations have been crucial for maintaining cultural heritage sites, allowing them to endure for future generations.

National political-administrative center

A national political-administrative center is the central hub of a country’s government, typically housing its key institutions such as the executive offices, legislature, and supreme court. Historically, such centers are often located in a nation’s capital city, which may have been chosen for strategic, historical, or symbolic reasons. These centers are the focal point for national governance, policy-making, and the administration of the state.

Central Committee

The term « Central Committee » most famously refers to the central administrative body of a communist party, such as the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Historically, it was a large, elected body that held supreme authority between party congresses and was responsible for directing party policy and work. Its power, however, was often concentrated within its smaller executive bodies, like the Politburo.

Politburo

The Politburo is the principal executive and policy-making committee within communist parties, historically most prominent in the Soviet Union. It originated with the Bolsheviks in 1917 and held supreme political authority, making all major state decisions. While the structure still exists in countries like China, its historical significance is tied to its centralized, often secretive, power in one-party states.

Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW

« Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW » is not a physical place or cultural site, but a key policy document from the Communist Party of Vietnam. Officially approved in 2012, its full title is the « Resolution on some issues of socialist-oriented market economy institutions. » The resolution’s history and purpose are focused on guiding Vietnam’s economic reforms and institutional development to 2020.

two 100-year goals

I am unable to provide a summary for « two 100-year goals » as it does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. This phrase typically refers to long-term strategic objectives, most famously the « Two Centenary Goals » set by the Communist Party of China. These goals aim to build a moderately prosperous society by 2021 (the centenary of the Party) and to build a modern socialist country by 2049 (the centenary of the People’s Republic of China).