Vietnam leadership emphasizes party integrity and official accountability

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm addressed the 4th Plenum of the XIV Central Committee, emphasizing the need to improve the Party's leadership and self-rectification capabilities. He stressed that public power, information, and assets must not become private advantages, calling for integrity, fairness, and accountability to the people.

In related political developments, the Central Propaganda Department issued guidance to promote the study and practice of Ho Chi Minh's ideology. The directive focuses on building a cadre workforce that is courageous, responsible, and capable of innovation, while calling for the timely replacement of officials who avoid responsibility or lack the resolve to act for the public interest.

Additionally, during a voter meeting in Can Tho, officials discussed the implementation of Decree 178 regarding policies for employees during organizational restructuring. Local leaders acknowledged certain shortcomings in applying the decree and are currently reviewing the process to ensure correct implementation.