epa12660381 A member of the honor guard stands at the National Convention Center, the venue for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19 January 2026. The preparatory session of the 14th National Party Congress is held on 19 January 2025, while the Congress will take place from 19-25 January 2026. EPA/LUONG THAI...

epa12660379 Members of the honor guard stand at the National Convention Center, the venue for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19 January 2026. The preparatory session of the 14th National Party Congress is held on 19 January 2025, while the Congress will take place from 19-25 January 2026. EPA/LUONG THAI LINH

epa12660369 Members of the honor guard stand at the National Convention Center, the venue for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19 January 2026. The preparatory session of the 14th National Party Congress is held on 19 January 2025, while the Congress will take place from 19-25 January 2026. EPA/LUONG THAI LINH