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Institutional Transformation: Vietnam's Vision for a New Era

10:23 07/02/2026

(apag.edu.vn) - The World Governments Summit 2026 (WGS 2026) was held from 3-5 February 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”. It is one of the world’s largest and most influential forums on politics and public governance, bringing together heads of state, ministers, leaders of international organizations, scholars, and innovative business communities to share strategic visions, policy perspectives, and practical solutions in the context of profound global transformation.

The APAG attends the World Governments Summit 2026: Sharing Vietnam's institutional reform experience: A vision for a New Era of development

The World Governments Summit 2026 (WGS 2026) took place in Dubai amidst a powerful restructuring of the global order, as nations simultaneously face growth pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, technological revolutions, and the imperative for sustainable development. Under the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” the Summit served not only as a high-level policy exchange forum but also as a space to shape strategic thinking on state models, governance methods, and the role of government in the 21st century. In this context, the contribution of the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) of Vietnam— represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ba Chien, the Academy’s President—demonstrated a shift from a position of reception to one of proactive sharing of institutional reform experiences. This contribution adds to the global dialogue on building effective, agile, and human-centric governments

The APAG welcomes the delegation from Gansu Academy of Governance

On February 3, 2026, in Hanoi, the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) held a working session with a delegation from the Gansu Academy of Governance (China). Dr. Bui Phuong Dinh, Vice President of APAG, chaired the meeting

Historic Springtimes: Pivotal moments under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam

In the tide of Vietnamese history, Spring signifies more than the rebirth of nature; it is a potent symbol of pivotal turning points and historic decisions, closely associated with the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Looking back over nearly a century, each "historic Springtime" bears the profound imprint of the Party's mettle, wisdom, and guiding vision, inaugurating new stages of development for the Vietnamese revolution—from securing national independence to building and defending the Homeland, and advancing toward the aspiration for a prosperous, civilized, and happy development

Comrade Doan Minh Huan, Member of the Politburo, appointed President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics

11:49 03/02/2026

On January 30, 2026, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, General Secretary To Lam presided over the ceremony to announce and hand over the Politburo's Decision to assign and appoint Comrade Doan Minh Huan, Member of the Politburo and Permanent Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, to the position of President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; Vice Chairman of the Central Steering Committee for the Protection of the Party’s Ideological Foundation and Combating Wrongful and Hostile Views in the New Situation; Vice Chairman of the Steering Committee for Reviewing several theoretical and practical issues regarding the 40-year “Doi Moi” (Renovation) process process along the socialist orientation in Vietnam

Moving forward, victory is certain: Party chief

10:11 30/01/2026

In an article written on this occasion, the Party chief recalled President Ho Chi Minh’s call to action, “Forward! Total victory will be ours!” and emphasised that today the late President’s appeal still surges with momentum, “spurring us to strengthen our resolve, overcome poverty and backwardness, and build a prosperous and happy country.”

Academy of Public Administration and Governance Welcomes Expert Delegation from Inha University (South Korea)

10:14 27/01/2026

On the morning of January 26, 2026, the leadership of the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) presided over a reception and working session with an expert delegation from Inha University (South Korea).

14th Party Central Committee unanimously elects Comrade To Lam as General Secretary

16:46 24/01/2026

General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam was re-elected as the Party chief for the 2026 – 2031 term at the first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23 morning

Roundtable: The 14th Party Congress and the Mandate for Action

19:04 23/01/2026

State President Luong Cuong's opening remarks at 14th National Party Congress

12:21 22/01/2026