Hanoi, March 17 -- The Central Theory Council for the 2026-2031 term held its first meeting on March 17 at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. The event was co-chaired by Nguyen Xuan Thang, member of the 13th Party Central Committee's Politburo, Chairman of the council; Doan Minh Huan, member of the 14th Party Central Committee's Politburo, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Standing Vice Chairman of the council. Addressing the event, Thang emphasised that as the country enters a new stage of development, the Party's theoretical work must "go ahead and lead the way" by providing scientific arguments to guide national development. The council should continue strengthening its role as a core intellectual in...