On the morning of September 25, the 18th Congress of the Lang Son Provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term officially commenced, with the participation of 398 delegates representing over 71,000 party members of the entire Party Committee.

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Attending the Congress were comrades holding key positions in the provincial leadership.

The 18th Congress of the Lang Son Provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term takes place from September 24 to 26, 2025. With the theme “Building a clean and strong Party and political system; promoting solidarity; mobilizing all resources to realize the aspiration for development; building Lang Son into a growth pole of the Northern Midlands and Mountainous Region,” the Congress has the task of comprehensively evaluating the results of implementing the Resolution of the 17th Provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term; determining the vision, goals, directions, tasks, and key solutions for the 2025-2030 term; discussing and contributing opinions to the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress; electing the Executive Committee of the Provincial Party Committee for the 18th term and electing the delegation to attend the 14th National Party Congress.

Striving for 10-11% annual economic growth

After 5 years of implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the Resolution of the 17th Provincial Party Congress, with the unified solidarity and determination of the collective Provincial Party Committee Executive Board, the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the efforts of the entire political system, and the consensus and active participation of the people and business community, Lang Son province has achieved many important results.

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Out of 20 key targets, the province achieved and exceeded 18 set targets. The province’s socio-economy continued to develop, maintaining a rapid and sustainable growth momentum, with the economic structure shifting in the right direction. The Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate for the 2021-2025 period is estimated at 7.1%. GRDP per capita increased from 44.2 million VND in 2020 to an estimated 71.1 million VND in 2025, equivalent to an increase from $1,917 to $2,900.

However, among the 20 key targets of the Resolution, 2 targets have not been met. The results of implementing programs, projects, and policies in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and tourism have not been high. The border gate economy has not fully exploited the province’s potential and strengths. The infrastructure system is not synchronized; digital infrastructure does not meet development requirements…

Entering the 2025-2030 term, the Lang Son Provincial Party Committee aims to strive to build the province into one of the growth poles of the Northern Midlands and Mountainous Region by 2030, and become a relatively developed province by 2035.

The Congress documents clearly state 34 targets, 6 key tasks, 3 breakthrough areas, and 7 main tasks and solutions. Specifically, the province strives for GRDP to reach about 111,100 billion VND by 2030, with an average growth rate of 10-11% per year. GRDP per capita is targeted to reach about 130 million VND, equivalent to about $5,000 per person per year. By 2030, the proportion of the digital economy in GRDP should exceed 30%. Average life expectancy at birth should reach about 73.5-74 years. The Human Development Index (HDI) should reach about 0.7-0.75. The percentage of party members and grassroots Party organizations rated as having successfully completed their tasks or higher annually should exceed 90%…

Timely and effective implementation of the Politburo’s resolutions

Speaking on behalf of the Politburo to direct the Congress, a senior official warmly congratulated and commended the achievements made by the Party Committee, authorities, armed forces, and people of all ethnic groups in Lang Son province in recent times.

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Lang Son Provincial Party Committee

The Lang Son Provincial Party Committee is the leading communist political organization in Lang Son Province, Vietnam. It represents the central government’s authority at the provincial level, guiding local policy, development, and administration. Historically, the committee’s structure and role have been shaped by the evolution of the Communist Party of Vietnam since the mid-20th century.

Northern Midlands and Mountainous Region

The Northern Midlands and Mountainous Region is a key geographic and cultural area in northern Vietnam, historically inhabited by a diverse range of ethnic minority groups. It is characterized by its rugged mountains, deep valleys, and iconic terraced rice fields. Historically significant as a cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilization, the region was also a crucial base for revolutionary activities during the Indochina and Vietnam Wars.

13th National Party Congress

The 13th National Party Congress refers to a major political convention of the Communist Party of China (CPC), held in October 1987. This congress was historically significant for setting forth the “Primary Stage of Socialism” theory, which guided China’s economic reforms and opening-up policies. It also saw a significant leadership transition, with several veteran revolutionaries retiring from key positions.

17th Provincial Party Congress

The term “17th Provincial Party Congress” refers to a political conference held by a provincial committee of the Communist Party of China. These congresses are significant internal party meetings where delegates discuss and set policy directions for the province. They are part of the CPC’s organizational structure and occur every five years to elect leadership and review work reports.

14th National Party Congress

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was a pivotal political convention held in Beijing in October 1992. It is historically significant for formally establishing Deng Xiaoping’s Theory of Building Socialism with Chinese Characteristics as a guiding ideology for the Party. The congress set the direction for deepening economic reforms and establishing a “socialist market economy” in China.

Politburo

The Politburo is the principal executive and policy-making committee within communist parties, historically most prominent in the Soviet Union and modern China. It originated in the early 20th century with the Bolsheviks to provide centralized leadership. As the top decision-making body, it holds significant political power, though its influence and structure have evolved over time.