Politburo’s Resolution No. 59 marks new stage in CPV’s thinking on foreign affairs and international integration
Communist Review - International integration is an objective trend of our time. Throughout its 95 years of leading the revolution and 80 years of guiding national construction and development, particularly during the 40 years of implementing the Doi Moi (Renewal) process, the Communist Party of Vietnam has consistently upheld the principle of combining national strength with the strength of the times. The Party has gradually developed, supplemented and refined its theoretical thinking on foreign affairs and international integration in line with regional and global developments, as well as the requirements of national development, the protection of national independence and sovereignty, and the safeguarding of national security.
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Cultural diplomacy: Promoting vietnam’s national identity, core values, and image globally in the new era
Assoc. Prof., PhD, Member of the Central Theoretical Council, Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Review
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Enhancing physical health: A foundation for human resource development in the new era
Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health
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Vietnam’s economy in 2025 and outlook for 2026
*PhD, Vietnam Institute of Economics and World Economy ** MSc, Vietnam Institute of Economics and World Economy
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The roles of the State and market in promoting science, technology and innovation development in Vietnam
Principles and methods of Party inspection and supervision of leadership and direction in land management and use
Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission
Communist Review - Strengthening and properly applying the Party's principles and methods for inspecting and supervising the leadership and direction of land management and land use contribute to the strict control of power, the early detection and prevention of violations, the strengthening of discipline in the Party and the political system, and the building of a socialist rule-of-law state in Vietnam that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Inspections of Party organisations for signs of violations: A key tool for upholding Party discipline
Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission
Communist Review - Inspecting Party organisations when there are signs of violations is a key task that directly contributes to upholding Party discipline and rules, while strengthening the integrity and effectiveness of agencies and organisations throughout the political system. In recent years, under the close leadership of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Secretariat, and directly under the guidance of the General Secretary, inspections of Party organisations and members showing signs of violations have achieved significant results. These efforts have enhanced the capacity and combativeness of Party organisations, contributed positively to the fight against corruption, misconduct and wastefulness, and helped safeguard democracy and discipline.
Vietnam’s economy in 2025 and outlook for 2026
*PhD, Vietnam Institute of Economics and World Economy ** MSc, Vietnam Institute of Economics and World Economy
Communist Review - The global economy in 2025 experienced its highest level of uncertainty since the COVID-19 pandemic and faced numerous challenges: low growth, weak trade, subdued investment and low confidence. Meanwhile, despite cautious forecasts at the beginning of the year and amid global economic volatility, Vietnam achieved an impressive “double success” in 2025: Gross domestic product (GDP) growth reached 8.02%, while GDP per capita recorded a new benchmark. These achievements provide a solid foundation and momentum for the country’s growth in the years ahead.
Enhancing physical health: A foundation for human resource development in the new era
Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health
COMMUNIST REVIEW - As the country enters a new era of development, with higher requirements for the quality of human resources, improving physical health has been identified as the direct material and biological foundation for comprehensive human development. In line with Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW(1), Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW(2), and the major orientations set out in the documents of the 14th National Party Congress, enhancing physical health has been placed at the heart of the strategy for developing a high-quality workforce. This underscores that protecting, caring for and improving public health is not solely the responsibility of the health sector, but a task of the entire political system and society as a whole. It is also a key driver of the country's rapid and sustainable development in the new period.
Cultural diplomacy: Promoting vietnam’s national identity, core values, and image globally in the new era
Assoc. Prof., PhD, Member of the Central Theoretical Council, Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Review
Communist Review - After four decades of Doi Moi (Renewal) and intensive and extensive international integration, the further promotion of national identity, fine values, and the image of Vietnam, its land and people on the international stage has become a strategic imperative. The Communist Party of Vietnam and the Vietnamese State regard diplomacy as one of the key pillars for safeguarding the Fatherland early and from afar. Within this framework, cultural diplomacy, together with political diplomacy and economic diplomacy, forms three pillars of external relations activities. Cultural diplomacy serves not only as a means of implementing the country's foreign policy but also as a means of promoting national identity, fine values, and the image of Vietnam and its land and people to international friends.
