Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- The 13th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 6, with discussions focusing on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and socio-economic issues. In his opening remarks, Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted the country's achievements in the first nine months of this year, including significant economic and social progress compared to 2024. The two-tier local administration model has operated smoothly, while public service delivery has continued to improve, and regional development is generating new competitive advantages, he noted. The General Secretary affirmed that the Party has "steered the ship through turbulent waters" and is steadfast in completing and surpassing targe...