The Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee (CPVCC) wrapped up its 10th meeting in Ha Noi on January 12 with a review of the leadership and direction of the Politburo and the Party Secretariat in 2014 and a discussion on a new roadmap for national development in 2016-20.

Part of the CPVCC’s major task will be to determine the direction and objectives to develop the country from 2016-20, while revisiting issues related to the socialist-oriented market economy mechanism and to the country’s economic growth model in the path towards industrialisation.

The CPVCC emphasised the need for Party building, especially in efforts to prevent and curb the degradation of political ideology, ethics and lifestyle among Party members.

Regarding civil service reforms, the Committee said it is important to improve existing staff and attract talented people to work for the Party and State agencies, organisations and public units.

The Committee also said more breakthrough mechanisms and policies are needed to improve the quality of public services, and speed up reforms of administrative and civil services to cut down on redundant jobs.

In terms of the development and management of the press, the Committee said it is necessary to promulgate a comprehensive plan by 2025.

At the end of the meeting, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong delivered a closing speech, urging the entire Party and people from all walks of life to build on past achievements and realise the development goals set by the CPVCC.

He declared the 10^th meeting a success which would encourage Viet Nam to usher in 2015 with stronger will and motivation.