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"Proud and confident under the glorious banner of the Party, determined to build..."

a Vietnam that is increasingly prosperous, civilized, and heroic with a rich cultural heritage."

by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

(For officials, Party members, and the people)

PREFACE

On the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2024), Comrade Professor, Doctor Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, wrote a very important article with special significance both theoretically and practically: "Proud and confident under the glorious banner of the Party, determined to build a Vietnam that is increasingly prosperous, civilized, cultured, and heroic."

The article, upon its publication, received attention and positive responses from cadres, Party members, and the people, creating a ripple effect and igniting pride in the glorious historical traditions of the glorious Party, the great President Ho Chi Minh, and the heroic Vietnamese nation; thereby strengthening faith, unity, and consensus among cadres, Party members, and the people regarding the Party's leadership, the State's policies and laws; steadfastly and persistently pursuing the path of national independence linked with socialism, continuing to promote the country's renewal, successfully implementing the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress, and building and protecting a prosperous and happy socialist Vietnam.

In order to widely disseminate the content of this important article to cadres, Party members, and the people, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department organized the compilation of a Q&A document on the article "Proud and confident under the glorious banner of the Party, determined to build a Vietnam that is increasingly prosperous, civilized, cultured, and heroic."

This document selects the main points from the General Secretary's article and compiles them into 41 concise questions about: the Party's founding, leadership in the struggle for national independence, the liberation of the South, and the reunification of the country; the Party's leadership in overcoming the consequences of war, carrying out the reform process and international integration; building our country to be more dignified and beautiful; further promoting the glorious patriotic and revolutionary traditions, determined to successfully achieve the national development goals by 2025 and 2030, building an increasingly prosperous, civilized, cultured, and heroic Vietnam.

We are pleased to present this document to our colleagues and readers!

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Question 1: In what context was the article "Proud and confident under the glorious banner of the Party, determined to build an increasingly prosperous, civilized, and heroic Vietnam" by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong written?

Reply:

This article is written to practically contribute to commemorating the founding day of the Party on February 3, 2024, to awaken pride in the glorious Party, the great President Ho Chi Minh, and the heroic Vietnamese nation; to strengthen faith in the Party's leadership and the bright future of our country and nation; and to further enhance the responsibility of cadres and Party members throughout the political system, continuing to promote the patriotic and revolutionary spirit of the entire nation, determined to build our country into an increasingly prosperous, civilized, cultured, and heroic nation. We need to look back and objectively and comprehensively assess the main results, achievements, and lessons learned that our Party, our country, and our nation have achieved throughout various historical stages.

Question 2: From its founding (February 3, 1930) to the present day, what historical stages has our Party gone through?

Reply:

From its founding (February 3, 1930) to the present day, our Party has gone through the following historical stages:

(1) From 1930 to 1945: The Party was founded, led the revolution, and seized power;

(2) From 1946 to 1954: The Party led the nationwide resistance war and restored peace in the North.

(3) From 1955 to 1975: The Party led the construction of socialism in the North; fought to liberate the South and unify the country.

(4) From 1976 to 1985: The Party led the People to overcome the consequences of war, protect the territorial integrity of the Fatherland, and gradually advance towards socialism;

(5) From 1986 to the present: The Party has led the renovation and construction of our country to become more decent and beautiful; expanding foreign relations, actively and comprehensively integrating into the international community; our country has never had such a foundation, potential, position and international prestige as it does today.

Question 3: What was the role of the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh (i.e., President Ho Chi Minh) in the founding of our Party?

Reply:

In 1911, the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh set out to find a new path for the cause of national salvation and the struggle for national independence. Bearing a great and burning aspiration, he embraced Marxism-Leninism, finding in this revolutionary doctrine the correct path to national salvation – the path of proletarian revolution. After many years of wandering and working abroad, he persistently studied, learned, creatively applied, and gradually disseminated Marxism-Leninism to Vietnam, diligently preparing the necessary conditions for the establishment of a genuine revolutionary party. On February 3, 1930, the conference to unify communist organizations, held on the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong (China), under the chairmanship of leader Nguyen Ai Quoc, decided to unify the communist organizations in our country into a single party, named the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Question 4: Why was the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam a major turning point in the country's history?

Reply:

From the mid-19th century, when the French colonialists invaded our country, unwilling to accept a life of slavery, our people continuously rose up in struggle through patriotic movements that took place constantly and powerfully through various paths and with different orientations. From the path of national salvation by intellectuals to peasant uprisings and the path of bourgeois revolution... although they fought very tenaciously, with great passion and made great sacrifices, due to historical limitations, especially the lack of a correct path, these movements did not succeed.

On February 3, 1930, the Conference to Unify Communist Organizations, held on the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong (China), under the chairmanship of leader Nguyen Ai Quoc, decided to unify the communist organizations in our country into a single Party, named the Communist Party of Vietnam. This was a momentous historical turning point, ending the prolonged crisis regarding the organization and direction of the Vietnamese revolution. The birth of the Communist Party of Vietnam was the result of the combination of Marxism-Leninism with the workers' movement and the patriotic movement; demonstrating that the Vietnamese working class had matured and was capable of shouldering the historical mission of leading the revolution.

Question 5: When was the Communist Party branch in Ninh Thuan established?

Reply:

In Ninh Thuan, from late 1928 to late 1929, Tan Viet Party branches with communist leanings were established in Cau Bao, Thap Cham Depot, Ca Na Salt Plant, and Phuong Cuu Salt Plant.

In April 1929, an inter-provincial body comprising Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa, Lam Vien, and Buon Ma Thuot was established to lead the Tan Viet movement in these provinces.

Following the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in accordance with the policy of transferring party membership, in Ninh Thuan in March 1930, the inter-provincial committee met at the Tan My Forestry Station to carry out the transfer of party members. From April 1930, the Tan Viet branches in Ninh Thuan reviewed and transferred members; except for a few who did not meet the criteria, most were transferred to become members of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Along with this, the work of developing party members and expanding mass participation continued to be emphasized.

From the Tan Viet Revolutionary Party branches transforming into Communist Party branches, Party mass organizations were established in 30 villages belonging to the Van Phuoc, Dac Nhon, Phu Quy, Kinh Dinh communes and the entire An Phuoc district…

Question 6: How did the Party's first political program, adopted at the Party's founding conference, define the fundamental path of the Vietnamese revolution?

Reply:

The Party's first manifesto was drafted by leader Nguyen Ai Quoc and discussed and adopted by the Party's founding conference (February 1930). Although concise, containing only 282 words, the manifesto clearly defined many fundamental issues concerning the strategy and tactics of the Vietnamese revolution; meeting the urgent needs of the nation and the fervent aspirations of the people.

The political program clearly stated, politically: To overthrow the rule of French colonialism and the feudal regime, to make Vietnam completely independent, to establish a worker-peasant-soldier government, and to organize a worker-peasant army.

Economically: Abolish all national debts; confiscate all large enterprises (such as industry, transportation, banking, etc.) of French capitalists and hand them over to the worker-peasant-soldier government for management; confiscate land from French capitalists and large landowners to make it public property and distribute it to poor farmers; abolish taxes for poor farmers; expand and develop industry and agriculture; implement the 8-hour workday law.

Socially: The people are free to organize, men and women have equal rights, and universal education is implemented according to the worker-peasant model.

Along with the Brief Political Program, Uncle Ho also drafted and had the Party Founding Conference approve the Brief Strategy, Brief Program, Brief Regulations, and the Appeal on the occasion of the Party's founding. All these documents have become important classic documents of our Party, establishing the basic strategic and tactical guidelines of the Vietnamese revolution and the principles, objectives, organization, and operation of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Question 7: From 1930 to 1945, what revolutionary movements did our Party lead?

Reply:

After its founding, with its policies, the Party met the urgent needs of the Nation and the fervent aspirations of the People; it received the people's absolute support and trust; within just 15 years, our Party led the national liberation struggle, carrying out three revolutionary movements: the revolutionary movement of 1930-1931, with its peak being the Nghe Tinh Soviet movement; the revolutionary movement demanding people's livelihoods and democracy (1936-1939); and the revolutionary movement for national liberation (1939-1945).

Question 8: How did the Communist Party of Vietnam lead the entire Vietnamese nation to achieve victory in the August Revolution of 1945?

Reply:

Through various rehearsals, by 1945, the revolutionary movement was surging. In August 1945, the National Congress of the Party, meeting in Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang), affirmed: "A very good opportunity for us to gain independence has arrived," and decided to launch a nationwide uprising to seize power from the Japanese fascists and their collaborators before the Allied forces entered Indochina; it also set forth three principles to ensure the success of the general uprising: concentration, unity, and timeliness. At 11 PM on August 13, 1945, the Uprising Committee issued Military Order No. 1, calling on the entire nation to launch a general uprising. On August 16, 1945, the National Congress, meeting in Tan Trao, adopted the "Ten Major Policies of the Viet Minh"; approved the "Order for a General Uprising"; stipulated the national flag and national anthem; and established the Central National Liberation Committee, which was the Provisional Government, chaired by Comrade Ho Chi Minh. President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter calling on the entire nation to launch a general uprising, in which he clearly stated: "The decisive moment for the destiny of our nation has arrived. All compatriots throughout the country, rise up and use your own strength to liberate yourselves."

Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, the people throughout the country rose up simultaneously, launching a general uprising to seize power. From August 14th to 18th, the general uprising broke out and achieved victory in the rural areas of the Northern Delta, the majority of Central Vietnam, parts of Southern Vietnam, and in the towns of Bac Giang, Hai Duong, Ha Tinh, Hoi An, Quang Nam, etc. On August 19th, the uprising to seize power was successful in Hanoi. On August 23rd, the uprising was successful in Hue and in Bac Can, Hoa Binh, Hai Phong, Ha Dong, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Binh Dinh, Gia Lai, Bac Lieu, etc. On August 25th, the uprising was successful in Saigon - Gia Dinh, Kon Tum, Soc Trang, Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Bien Hoa, Tay Ninh, Ben Tre, etc. In Con Dao, the Party Committee of Con Dao prison led the imprisoned revolutionary fighters to rise up and seize power.

In just 15 days at the end of August 1945, the general uprising achieved complete victory, and power throughout the country fell into the hands of the people.

On September 2, 1945, at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, before a rally of nearly one million people, President Ho Chi Minh, on behalf of the Provisional Government, solemnly read the Declaration of Independence, declaring to the nation and the world: The Democratic Republic of Vietnam was born (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). Since then, September 2nd has been the National Day of our country.

From this point, Vietnam entered a new era: the era of independence, freedom, and socialism. This is one of the greatest events in the history of the Vietnamese revolution.

Question 9: How did the Party lead the people of Ninh Thuan to victory in the August Revolution of 1945?

Reply:

The August Revolution in our country in general and in Ninh Thuan in particular is the culmination of the finest traditions of a heroic and indomitable nation with a history of thousands of years of nation-building and national defense.

Ninh Thuan province was the first province in the region and in the southern provinces in general to rise up and seize power. On August 21, 1945, under the leadership of the Party, the uprising to seize power in Ninh Thuan broke out in the provincial capital and achieved victory. Subsequently, power was seized in all districts, communes, villages, and hamlets throughout the province. This was the result of 15 years of struggle by the working class and the people of all ethnic groups in the province under the leadership of the Party organization, and by Party members and Viet Minh cadres who shouldered the responsibility of propaganda, mobilization, organization, and leadership of the people in the revolution. During those 15 years, the revolutionary movement in the province sometimes faced difficulties and challenges due to intense persecution and terror by the French colonialists; but with perseverance, unwavering determination, and steadfast loyalty to the revolutionary ideals for the independence and freedom of the people; Communist Party members, revolutionary cadres, and the people of the province overcame all difficulties and challenges to achieve early victory in the August Revolution of 1945 in their home province.

Ninh Thuan was one of the three provinces in Southern Vietnam that successfully seized power earliest in the uprising (after Quang Nam and Khanh Hoa). The people of all ethnic groups in Ninh Thuan province are always proud of this achievement.

Question 10: In 1945-1946, what difficulties and challenges did the Party and President Ho Chi Minh lead the entire nation through?

Reply:

Immediately after the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the revolution faced numerous difficulties and challenges; simultaneously confronting "the enemies of hunger, illiteracy, and foreign invasion." In that perilous situation, the Party led our people through a critical predicament, resolutely defending and building the fledgling government, fighting internal enemies and foreign invaders, simultaneously waging war and building the nation: building and consolidating the people's government; holding National Assembly elections (January 6, 1946); drafting the first democratic constitution (November 9, 1946); caring for the construction of the new regime and the new life of the people; fighting hunger, illiteracy, and foreign invasion; organizing resistance against French colonialism in Southern and South Central Vietnam with the support and assistance of the whole country; resolutely suppressing counter-revolutionary forces, protecting the government and the achievements of the August Revolution. We employed shrewd strategies, sometimes making temporary truces with Chiang Kai-shek to fight the French colonial invaders, and sometimes making peace with the French to expel Chiang Kai-shek. We made principled concessions and thoroughly exploited contradictions within the enemy's ranks, guiding the revolution through perilous challenges. We proactively prepared the necessary conditions to counter the French colonial invasion nationwide. A remarkable success of over a year of building the fledgling government was strengthening the revolution's power so that it could defend its achievements with its own strength.

Question 11: Which revolutionary line of the Party led our people's resistance war against French colonialism to victory?

Reply:

In December 1946, faced with the renewed ambition of the French colonialists to invade our country, the Party and President Ho Chi Minh launched a nationwide resistance war with the resolute determination: "We would rather sacrifice everything than lose our country or become slaves." Based on the "all-people," "comprehensive," "long-term," and "self-reliant" resistance strategy, and leveraging the tradition of national unity and patriotism, our Party led our people to successively defeat all the enemy's invasion plots and plans, especially the victory in the 1953-1954 Winter-Spring Campaign, culminating in the historic Dien Bien Phu victory, "renowned throughout the world and shaking the earth," forcing the French colonialists to sign the Geneva Accords (1954), ending the war of aggression against Vietnam.

Question 12: From 1955 to 1975, how did the Party lead the socialist construction in the North and the struggle for the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country?

Answer:

From 1955 to 1975, our country was again divided into two regions. Under the leadership of the Party, the North simultaneously strived to build socialism and resist the destructive war waged by the US imperialists, while also fulfilling its duty as the great rear base supporting the great front line in the South. The people of the South continued their tenacious struggle to achieve national independence and reunification.

With the spirit of "rather sacrifice everything than lose the country, rather die than be enslaved," and "nothing is more precious than independence and freedom"; based on the correct and creative policies of the Party, and with the combined strength of the entire nation, our army and people successively defeated the war strategies of the US imperialists, liberated the South, unified the country, and brought the nation together on April 30, 1975. That victory "will forever be recorded in the history of our nation as one of the most glorious pages, a shining symbol of the complete triumph of revolutionary heroism and the intelligence of the Vietnamese people, and will go down in world history as a great achievement of the 20th century, an event of immense international importance and profound historical significance."

Question 13: What was the revolutionary struggle of the Party Committee and people of Ninh Thuan from 1954 to 1975 like?

Reply:

When the Geneva Accords were signed, they stipulated that the reunification of North and South Vietnam would be achieved through a nationwide general election on July 20, 1956. However, the US imperialists sabotaged the agreement, bringing Ngo Dinh Diem from the US to South Vietnam to establish a puppet government, building a brutal fascist dictatorship, aiming to turn South Vietnam into a new type of colony of the US imperialists and sabotage the Vietnamese people's struggle for national reunification.

Under the leadership of the Party, the people of Ninh Thuan, along with the people of the whole country, embarked on a new, extremely difficult, arduous, and fierce struggle against the international henchman, the US imperialists, and their lackeys.

The people of Ninh Thuan, along with the people of the entire South, rose up in resistance and political struggle, demanding that the US-Diem regime implement the Geneva Agreement, and demanding negotiations for a general election to unify the country. This successively thwarted the "one-sided war" strategy, defeated the "special war," "local war," and "Vietnamization of the war" of the US imperialists.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of the entire region, the people and army of Ninh Thuan coordinated with the main forces of the South to organize attacks and uprisings to liberate their homeland. April 16, 1975, marked the end of the revolutionary struggle for independence, freedom, and liberation of the homeland, becoming a historic day for the Party Committee and people of Ninh Thuan.

Question 14: What source of pride does the revolutionary struggle from 1930 to 1975 leave us?

Reply:

Looking back at the period from 1930 to 1975, we are immensely proud, confident, and deeply grateful to the glorious Party and the great President Ho Chi Minh for their unwavering leadership in guiding the Vietnamese revolution from one resounding victory to another, writing glorious golden pages in the history of the heroic and civilized Vietnamese nation, admired and highly regarded by the world: Successfully carrying out the earth-shattering August Revolution, seizing power for the people, liberating our country from the yoke of colonial and imperialist oppression in 1945; the protracted resistance war against French colonial aggression, culminating in the Geneva Accords and the glorious Dien Bien Phu campaign that shook the world; simultaneously building socialism and resisting the destructive war of the US imperialists in the North, while fighting against the US to save the country, liberating the South, and unifying the nation, culminating in the Dien Bien Phu air campaign and the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign.

Question 15: Which Party Congress formulated the comprehensive national reform policy?

Reply:

After the reunification of the country, Vietnam faced many severe consequences left behind by 30 years of war. To overcome the war's aftermath and continue building socialism nationwide, the Party focused on leading the construction and implementation of the five-year socio-economic development plans for 1976-1980 and 1981-1985. Through these plans, socio-economic infrastructure, especially industrial, agricultural, medical, educational, transportation, and irrigation facilities, was gradually restored. The state-owned and collective economies were nurtured and developed, making significant contributions to the country's development.

However, in response to the new demands of national construction and defense in a peaceful country, and to overcome the shortcomings of the bureaucratic, centrally planned, and subsidized economy that led to the socio-economic crisis in the post-war years, based on summarizing the initiatives and innovations of the people in practice, our Party has undertaken the reform process, first and foremost reforming theoretical thinking on socialism, gradually reforming agriculture and industry, and progressively forming the National Reform Policy.

The Sixth National Congress of the Party (December 1986), based on a profound analysis of the country's situation and through a process of practical exploration and testing, with the spirit of "looking straight at the truth, assessing the truth correctly, speaking the truth clearly," and "renewing thinking," formulated the Comprehensive National Renovation Policy, marking a crucial turning point on the path of transition to socialism in Vietnam. The Renovation Policy met the demands of historical reality, demonstrated the firm resolve and creative thinking of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and opened a new era for the country's development.

Question 16: What is the understanding of the socialist society that our Party and people are building?

Reply:

Following the Sixth National Congress, the Party gradually perfected and concretized the reform line, the basic and core content of which is expressed in the Platform for Building the Country during the Transition Period to Socialism (the 1991 Platform and the 2011 Supplementary and Development Platform) and other important Party documents from subsequent Congresses. In the 1990s, overcoming the challenges from the collapse of the model of real socialism in the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries, the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Vietnamese nation steadfastly continued to advance and innovate on the path to socialism, adapting it to the specific conditions and characteristics of Vietnam. From the Sixth to the Thirteenth terms, the Central Committee of the Party issued numerous resolutions on fundamental and crucial issues of the Party and the development of the country.

To date, although some issues still require further in-depth research, we have formed a general understanding: The socialist society that the Vietnamese people are striving to build is a society where the people are prosperous, the nation is strong, democratic, just, and civilized; where the people are the masters; where the economy is highly developed, based on modern productive forces and appropriate progressive production relations; where the culture is advanced and rich in national identity; where people have a comfortable, free, and happy life, with conditions for comprehensive development; where all ethnic groups in the Vietnamese community are equal, united, respect and help each other to develop together; where there is a socialist rule of law state of the people, by the people, and for the people, led by the Communist Party; and where there are friendly and cooperative relations with countries around the world.

Question 17: To achieve the goal of successfully building socialism, what tasks has our Party set forth?

Reply:

To achieve the goal of successfully building socialism, the Party and the State need to lead the entire people in carrying out the following tasks:

- Promote industrialization and modernization of the country in conjunction with the development of a knowledge-based economy;

- Developing a socialist-oriented market economy;

- To build an advanced culture rich in national identity, to develop human resources, to improve the material and spiritual lives of the people, and to achieve social progress and justice;

- Ensuring strong national defense and security, social order and safety;

- Implementing an independent, self-reliant, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy; one that is peaceful, friendly, cooperative, and developmental; and actively and comprehensively integrating into the international community.

- Building a socialist democracy, promoting the will and strength of national unity, combined with the strength of the times;

- To build a socialist rule of law state of the people, by the people, and for the people; to build a clean, strong, and comprehensive Party and political system.

Question 18: Why is the transition to socialism considered a long, extremely difficult, and complex undertaking?

Reply:

The more we delve into practical guidance, the more our Party realizes that the transition to socialism is a long, extremely difficult, and complex undertaking, because it must create profound qualitative changes in all areas of social life. Vietnam is moving towards socialism from a backward agricultural country, bypassing capitalism; its productive forces are very low, and it has gone through decades of war with very heavy consequences; hostile forces are constantly trying to sabotage it, so it is even more difficult and complex. Therefore, it is necessary to go through a long transitional period with many steps, many intertwined forms of economic and social organization, and a struggle between the old and the new. To say we bypass capitalism means to bypass the oppressive, unjust, and exploitative capitalist system; We should overlook vices and shortcomings, and political institutions and systems incompatible with the socialist regime, but this does not mean ignoring the achievements and values ​​of civilization that humanity has attained during the capitalist period. Of course, inheriting these achievements must also be done selectively from a scientific and developmental perspective.

Question 19: According to the Party's understanding, what kind of economy is a socialist-oriented market economy?

Reply:

In our understanding, a socialist-oriented market economy is a modern, internationally integrated market economy that operates fully and synchronously according to the laws of the market economy, under the management of a socialist rule-of-law state, led by the Communist Party of Vietnam; ensuring a socialist orientation, aiming for a prosperous people, a strong nation, and a just, democratic, and civilized society. It is a new type of market economy in the history of market economic development; a type of economic organization that both adheres to the laws of the market economy and is based on, guided, and governed by, the principles and essence of socialism, manifested in all three aspects: ownership, organizational management, and distribution. This is neither a capitalist market economy nor a fully socialist market economy (because our country is still in a transitional period).

Question 20: What is a fundamental characteristic, an important attribute of the socialist orientation in Vietnam's market economy?

Reply:

A fundamental characteristic and crucial attribute of the socialist orientation in Vietnam's market economy is the need to link the economy with society, unifying economic and social policies, and ensuring that economic growth goes hand in hand with the realization of social progress and equity in every step, every policy, and throughout the entire development process. This means: We shouldn't wait until the economy reaches a high level of development before implementing social progress and equity; nor should we "sacrifice" social progress and equity to pursue purely economic growth. On the contrary, every economic policy must aim at social development; every social policy must aim to create incentives for economic development; encouraging legitimate wealth creation must go hand in hand with sustainable poverty reduction, caring for those who have contributed to the nation, and those in difficult circumstances. This is a principled requirement to ensure healthy, sustainable development in accordance with the socialist orientation.

Question 21: What kind of culture has our country built?

Reply:

The culture that our country is building is an advanced culture, rich in national identity, a culture of unity in diversity, based on progressive and humanistic values; Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought play a leading role in the spiritual life of society; inheriting and developing the fine traditional values ​​of all ethnic groups in the country, absorbing the achievements and essence of human culture, striving to build a civilized and healthy society for the genuine benefit and dignity of human beings, with increasingly higher levels of knowledge, morality, physical strength, lifestyle and aesthetics.

Question 22: Why does our Party pay special attention to Party building and rectification, considering it a key task of vital importance to the Party and the socialist regime?

Reply:

The Communist Party of Vietnam is the vanguard of the Vietnamese working class; the Party's birth, existence, and development are for the benefit of the working class, the working people, and the entire nation. When the Party holds power, leading the entire nation, it is recognized by the entire people as its leading vanguard, and therefore the Party is the vanguard of the working class, and at the same time the vanguard of the working people and the entire Vietnamese nation. Saying this does not mean belittling the class nature of the Party, but rather expressing a deeper and more complete understanding of the Party's class nature, because the working class is a class whose interests are unified with the interests of the working people and the entire nation. Our Party steadfastly takes Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought as the ideological foundation and guiding principle for revolutionary action, and takes democratic centralism as its basic organizational principle. The Party leads through its platform, strategy, policy orientations, and major guidelines; Through propaganda, persuasion, mobilization, organization, inspection, supervision, and the exemplary actions of Party members; unified leadership in personnel work. Aware of the dangers to the ruling party such as corruption, bureaucracy, degeneration, etc., especially in a market economy, the Communist Party of Vietnam has set forth the requirement to constantly renew and rectify itself, build the Party, and fight against opportunism, individualism, corruption, bureaucracy, waste, degeneration, etc., within the Party and throughout the entire political system.

Question 23: Since implementing the reform policy, what achievements has our country's economy attained?

Reply:

Before the Doi Moi (Renovation) period (1986), Vietnam was already a poor country severely devastated by war, leaving enormous consequences in terms of human lives, property, and the ecological environment. After the war, the US and the West imposed an economic blockade and embargo on Vietnam for nearly 20 years. The regional and international situation was also complex, creating many disadvantages for us. Food and essential goods were extremely scarce, and people's lives were very difficult, with about three-quarters of the population living below the poverty line.

Thanks to the implementation of the Doi Moi (Renovation) policy, the economy began to develop and grow continuously at a relatively high rate over the past 40 years, with an average growth rate of nearly 7% per year. The size of GDP has continuously expanded, reaching approximately US$430 billion in 2023, becoming the 5th largest economy in ASEAN and the 35th largest among the 40 largest economies in the world. GDP per capita has increased 58 times, reaching approximately US$4,300 in 2023; Vietnam has moved out of the low-income group since 2008 and is projected to become an upper-middle-income country by 2030 (approximately US$7,500). From a country that suffered from chronic food shortages, Vietnam has not only ensured food security but has also become a leading exporter of rice and many other agricultural products in the world. Industry and services have developed quite rapidly, continuously increasing and currently accounting for approximately 88% of GDP. Total import and export turnover has increased sharply, reaching nearly US$700 billion in 2023, of which export turnover reached over US$355 billion, with a record trade surplus of US$28 billion; Vietnam has become the 22nd largest trading partner globally. Foreign exchange reserves have increased significantly, reaching US$100 billion in 2023. Foreign investment has continuously developed, with registered capital increasing by 32% and implemented capital increasing by 3%, reaching US$23 billion in 2023, the highest ever; and Vietnam has become one of the leading ASEAN countries in attracting FDI. Vietnam's Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2023 was ranked 46th out of 132 countries by international organizations.

Question 24: After more than 30 years since the re-establishment of the province (1992-2023), under the leadership of the Provincial Party Committee, what outstanding achievements has the province's economy attained?

Reply:

After 30 years of construction and development, the province's economy has made strong progress. By the end of 2021, the average GRDP per capita reached VND 68.4 million, 49.9 times higher than in 1992 (VND 1.37 million), rapidly narrowing the gap with the national average. In 1992, the province was among the lowest-performing provinces in the country, but by the end of 2020, it had narrowed the gap to 88.5% of the national average and ranked 31st out of 63 provinces nationwide; it also reached 92.5% of the average income of the Central Coastal region, ranking 8th out of 14 provinces. Breakthroughs in marine economy, renewable energy, and tourism have been gradually promoted, creating opportunities to mobilize resources and generate momentum, increasing the size of the economy by 69.6 times compared to 1992. State budget revenue in the area has maintained a high growth rate, increasing from 33.3 billion VND in 1992 to 4,343 billion VND in 2021, an increase of over 130 times, averaging an increase of 18.3%. Total social investment has increased rapidly, from 67.8 billion VND in 1992 to 29,920 billion VND in 2021, an increase of 441 times, averaging an increase of 23.4%.

Over the three years of implementing the Resolution of the 15th Provincial Party Congress, the average GRDP growth rate for the period 2021-2023 reached 9.28% per year, with the average value added of each sector being: agriculture, forestry and fisheries at 5.3%, industry and construction at 14.23%, and services at 9.68%. The contribution of the marine economy accounted for approximately 41.56% of GRDP. In 2023, the GRDP growth rate increased by 9.4%, ranking 9th out of 63 provinces (cities) nationwide and 2nd out of 14 provinces in the North Central and Central Coastal regions. The average GRDP per capita in 2023 reached VND 88.5 million/person; the economic structure was: agriculture, forestry and fisheries accounted for 27.8%, industry and construction accounted for 39.6%, and services accounted for 32.6%. Total social investment reached 72,725 billion VND; budget revenue reached 3,658 billion VND.

Question 25: What advantages does our country's current population size offer?

Reply:

Vietnam is currently in its demographic dividend period, with a population of over 100 million people, ranking 15th in the world, including approximately 67.5 million workers aged 15 and above.

This is a major labor advantage brought about by the favorable demographic structure, creating opportunities for rapid economic growth.

Question 26: What achievements has our country made in the social field over the past nearly 40 years?

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In 2000, Vietnam focused on completing literacy programs, universalizing primary education, and achieving universal lower secondary education by 2014; the number of university and college students has increased nearly 20-fold in the past 40 years. Currently, nearly 99% of adults in Vietnam are literate.

While not yet achieving universal free healthcare, Vietnam has expanded both mandatory and voluntary health insurance coverage, reaching 93.35% (compared to only 5.4% in 1993). Simultaneously, it has focused on strengthening preventive healthcare, disease control, and support for disadvantaged groups. Many previously prevalent diseases have been successfully controlled. The poor, children under 6 years old, and the elderly receive free health insurance. The rate of malnutrition in children and the infant mortality rate have decreased by nearly three times. The average life expectancy of the population has increased from 62 years in 1990 to 73.7 years in 2023.

Thanks to economic development, we now have the means to better care for those who have rendered meritorious service, to support the Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, and to look after the graves of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland.

Cultural life has also improved significantly; cultural activities have developed richly and diversely. Currently, nearly 80% of Vietnam's population uses the Internet, making it one of the countries with the highest rates of information technology development in the world. The United Nations has recognized Vietnam as one of the leading countries in realizing the Millennium Development Goals. In 2022, Vietnam's Human Development Index (HDI) reached 0.737, placing it among the countries with a high HDI globally, especially compared to countries with higher levels of development. Vietnam's happiness index in 2024 is ranked 54th out of 143 ranked countries and territories, an increase of 11 places compared to the 2023 ranking.

Question 27: How has economic development helped the country escape its socio-economic crisis?

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Economic development has helped the country overcome the socio-economic crisis of the 1980s and significantly improve the lives of the people. The average annual poverty rate has decreased by approximately 1.5%; from 58% according to the old 1993 government standard to 2.93% according to the multidimensional poverty standard (higher criteria) in 2023. To date, 78% of communes have achieved the new rural standard; most rural communes have roads leading to their centers, access to the national power grid, primary and secondary schools, health stations, and telephone networks. Urbanization has been accelerated in conjunction with the industrialization and modernization of the country; the urbanization rate has reached approximately 43%; the socio-economic infrastructure system in both rural and urban areas, especially healthcare, education and training, transportation, and postal and telecommunications infrastructure, has seen strong development. Many modern airports and seaports have been put into operation, along with over 1,900 km of highways and widespread 4G and 5G network coverage.

Question 28: Why has the Party always consolidated, strengthened, and improved the effectiveness of building a national defense and people's security system?

Reply:

In the context of building and developing the country in peacetime, our Party has consistently and closely led the implementation of the task of national defense; it has issued and successfully directed the implementation of many national defense strategies throughout various periods; most recently, the 8th Central Committee Resolution of the 13th Party Congress on the National Defense Strategy in the New Situation. This resolution affirms: It is always necessary to maintain and strengthen the absolute and direct leadership of the Party in all aspects; the centralized and unified management and operation of the State over the cause of national construction and defense; relying on the people, taking "the people as the foundation," arousing and promoting self-reliance, self-strength, cultural traditions, patriotism, the strength of the great national unity, building a "people's defense posture," and making "people's peace" the decisive factor in all victories in the cause of national construction and defense. Prioritize ensuring the highest national interests based on the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, international law, equality, cooperation, and mutual benefit. Focus on successfully and comprehensively implementing key political tasks: socio-economic development is central; Party building is crucial; cultural development is the spiritual foundation; and ensuring national defense and security is vital and ongoing. Resolutely adhere to the goal of national independence and socialism; resolutely, persistently, and proactively create opportunities and firmly protect independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity; maintain a peaceful and stable environment and favorable conditions for national construction and development. Closely integrate the two strategic tasks of national construction and defense. Increase appropriate investment in building a people's national defense system, a people's security system, and the people's armed forces to meet the requirements of defending the Fatherland early and from afar; defending the country before it is in danger. We must absolutely avoid being passive or caught off guard in any situation. We must combine national strength with the strength of the times; proactively and actively integrate and enhance the effectiveness of international cooperation.

Question 29: What achievements has the country's diplomacy made in the past nearly 40 years?

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For nearly 40 years of reform, our Party has inherited and promoted the national identity, origins, and traditions, selectively absorbing the best of the world and progressive ideas of the era, developing on the theoretical foundation of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought, forming a very distinctive and unique school of foreign policy and diplomacy, deeply rooted in the "Vietnamese bamboo" spirit. This is characterized by unwavering principles and flexible tactics; gentle and skillful yet also resolute and decisive; flexible and creative yet strong and steadfast in the face of all difficulties and challenges, for the independence and freedom of the nation and the happiness of the people; united and compassionate but always resolute and persistent in protecting national interests. As a result, from a country once surrounded and embargoed, Vietnam has now expanded and deepened diplomatic relations with 193 countries, including 3 countries with special relations, 6 comprehensive strategic partners, 12 strategic partners, and 12 comprehensive partners. Notably, Vietnam has now established comprehensive strategic partnerships or strategic partnerships with all 5 permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and expanded economic and trade relations with 230 countries and territories. Vietnam has been and continues to demonstrate its role as a friend and reliable partner of the international community; it has many initiatives and proposals and actively and effectively participates in the activities of ASEAN, the United Nations, and many other international organizations. Foreign relations activities have been extremely vibrant and continuous, and are a highlight of 2023 with many important and historically significant results and achievements. Our Party and State leaders have made official visits to many countries, attended many major international forums, and achieved many important results, contributing to affirming that "our country has never had such an international position and prestige as it does today."

Question 30: After more than 30 years since the re-establishment of the province, what achievements has our province made in the fields of socio-economic development, national defense, and security?

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It can be affirmed that, over more than three decades, through countless ups and downs, difficulties, challenges, as well as favorable times, thanks to the attention, leadership, guidance, support, and assistance from the Central Government, along with the consistent flow in the thinking and actions of generations of Ninh Thuan provincial leaders throughout different periods – the proactive and creative formulation of correct policies and guidelines, the spirit of daring to think, daring to act, daring to innovate, leading the way for development, along with the efforts and endeavors of the entire political system, all levels and sectors, the business community, and all strata of the people – have created Ninh Thuan to have the position it has today. Over the past thirty years, in all fields from economics, culture and society, security and defense, foreign affairs, Party building, and the political system, comprehensive and decisive implementation has been carried out to bring new vitality to the arid land of Ninh Thuan.

From being one of the poorest provinces in the country, after 30 years since its re-establishment, Ninh Thuan province has achieved a relatively high economic growth rate, with growth in later periods exceeding earlier ones. In particular, the last 10 years have seen impressive and continuous growth, with Ninh Thuan ranking among the top 5 provinces with the highest GRDP growth in the country from 2019 to 2021. The economic structure has shifted in the right direction; budget revenue has increased significantly; and per capita income has risen rapidly, from 1.37 million VND/person to 88.5 million VND/person in 2023. The province's appearance has changed rapidly, both in urban and rural areas; its potential and strengths, especially its new potential and advantages in marine economy and renewable energy, have been correctly identified and assessed; the investment and business environment has improved significantly, attracting investment from various economic sectors with many positive changes. The technical infrastructure system has received focused investment and upgrades towards modernization and synchronization, forming many new urban areas that create new spaces and a new appearance.

The province's socio-cultural development is comprehensive and progressing steadily; education and healthcare have made remarkable strides, with schools, hospitals, recreational areas, cultural and sports facilities, and government offices being invested in, renovated, and upgraded to be more modern and spacious. The material and spiritual lives of the people are constantly improving. National defense and security are maintained, politics are stable, and social order and safety are ensured.

The province has achieved comprehensive results in Party building and the political system, as well as in national defense, security, and foreign affairs. Strong innovations in political, ideological, and propaganda work have created a high degree of unity in will and action. The study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality, and style have seen many innovations, creative approaches, and established practices, becoming a regular task for every cadre and Party member. The provincial Party committee has seriously implemented measures to build and rectify the Party, prevent and combat the decline in political ideology, morality, and lifestyle, and address manifestations of "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within the Party. The political system from the provincial to the grassroots level has been streamlined for effective and efficient operation. The strength of national unity has been consolidated, democracy has been promoted, and the people's right to self-governance has been ensured. With its impressive achievements, Ninh Thuan province, with its aspirations to reach new heights and its innovative thinking and approach, is making a significant contribution to the province's rapid and sustainable development.

Question 31: What has the rich and vibrant practice of the Vietnamese revolution from the founding of the Party to the present day demonstrated?

Reply:

The rich and vibrant experience of the Vietnamese revolution from the founding of the Party to the present day has proven that the correct and wise leadership of the Party is the primary factor determining all the victories of the revolution, creating many miracles in Vietnam. On the other hand, through the process of leading the revolution, our Party has been tempered and has grown increasingly mature, worthy of its role and mission in leading the revolution and the trust and expectations of the people. This experience affirms a truth: In Vietnam, no other political force besides the Communist Party of Vietnam possesses the courage, wisdom, experience, prestige, and ability to lead the country through all difficulties and challenges, guiding the revolutionary cause of our nation from one victory to another.

Question 32: Throughout its revolutionary leadership, what glorious traditions has our Party forged?

Reply:

Throughout its revolutionary leadership, our Party has accumulated and drawn many valuable lessons, forging glorious traditions that we have a responsibility to preserve and promote today.

Firstly, the tradition of unwavering loyalty to the interests of the nation and the class, steadfastly pursuing the goal and ideal of national independence linked with socialism on the basis of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought.

Secondly, the tradition is to uphold independence and self-reliance in its policies; to firmly grasp, apply, and creatively develop Marxism-Leninism, and to draw on international experience to formulate correct policies and effectively organize the implementation of revolutionary tasks.

Thirdly, the tradition of close, inseparable ties between the Party and the people has always been to prioritize serving the people as its purpose and goal.

Fourth, the tradition of solidarity, unity, and strict, disciplined organization based on the principles of democratic centralism, self-criticism, criticism, and comradely love.

Fifth, the tradition of loyal and pure international solidarity is based on lofty principles and goals.

With all the humility of a revolutionary, we can still say: "Our Party is truly great! Our people are truly heroic! Our country has never before possessed such a foundation, potential, position, and international prestige as it does today."

Question 33: In the current period, what major difficulties and challenges does the world situation present to our country's socialist construction?

Reply:

Globally: strategic competition, economic competition, and trade wars continue to intensify; disputes over maritime and island sovereignty are becoming increasingly complex; military conflicts in several regions of the world impact geopolitics, geoeconomics, energy security, and global supply chains; science and technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are developing rapidly, creating both new opportunities and challenges for all nations; climate change, natural disasters, epidemics, and traditional and non-traditional security issues are increasingly having a strong and multifaceted impact, potentially seriously threatening the stability and sustainability of the world, the region, and our country...

Question 34: What are the major difficulties and challenges facing the country at present?

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To achieve the socio-economic development goals set by the 13th National Congress of the Party, the average growth rate over the six years from 2024 to 2030 must reach approximately 8%, and the manufacturing and service sectors must develop more strongly, contributing about 4.5 percentage points to economic growth; this is a very high level, requiring high determination and great effort to achieve.

The financial and monetary markets, especially the real estate market, stock market, and corporate bond market, will be very complex and fraught with risks. Liquidity in some commercial banks is weak, and large businesses and projects will face many difficulties. Bank interest rates remain high, and inflationary pressure is still significant.

Production and business activities in some industries and sectors are trending downwards; the number of businesses withdrawing from the market is increasing; many businesses have had to reduce their workforce, cut working hours, or lay off employees; and the lives of workers are facing many difficulties.

Disbursement of public investment capital has not met expectations. Newly registered foreign investment, supplementary registrations, or capital contributions and share purchases have decreased. The growth rate of state budget revenue shows signs of slowing down; bad bank debts and state tax debts tend to increase; ensuring economic security, cybersecurity, social order and safety, and healthcare for the people... remain major issues with many difficulties and challenges that need to be overcome.

The implementation of laws and policies, and the performance of official duties, remain weak points; discipline and order are not strictly enforced in many places, and there are even instances of shirking and passing the buck. Meanwhile, hostile and reactionary forces continue to implement their "peaceful evolution" strategy, promoting "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within our ranks to undermine the Party, the State, and our regime.

Question 35: What lessons were learned from the 13th National Congress of the Party?

Reply:

Given the current global and domestic situation, in the coming period it is necessary to continue to thoroughly understand and creatively apply the lessons learned from the 13th Party Congress.

Firstly, the work of building and rectifying the Party and the political system must be implemented decisively, comprehensively, synchronously, regularly, and effectively in terms of politics, ideology, ethics, organization, and personnel. We must steadfastly apply and creatively develop Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought; enhance the Party's leadership capacity, governing power, and fighting strength; constantly consolidate and strengthen unity within the Party and the political system; strictly adhere to the principles of Party building; and continuously innovate the Party's leadership methods.

Building a clean, strong, and comprehensive state and political system; perfecting mechanisms for strict control of power; resolutely and persistently fighting against degradation, "self-evolution," and "self-transformation" within the party; and intensifying the fight against corruption and negative phenomena. Personnel work must truly be the "key of keys," focusing on building a team of cadres at all levels, especially strategic-level cadres and leaders, with sufficient qualities, capabilities, and prestige to match their responsibilities; promoting the exemplary role of cadres and party members according to the principle that the higher the position, the more exemplary they must be, especially members of the Politburo, members of the Secretariat, and members of the Central Committee of the Party.

Secondly, in all the work of the Party and the State, it is essential to always thoroughly understand the principle that "the people are the foundation," truly trust, respect, and promote the people's right to self-governance, and persistently implement the motto "the people know, the people discuss, the people do, the people inspect, the people supervise, and the people benefit."

Thirdly, in leadership, guidance, management, and implementation, there must be high determination, great effort, decisive action, dynamism, creativity, and proactiveness; appropriate steps, leveraging all resources, driving forces, and the superiority of the socialist system; promptly resolving bottlenecks and obstacles; emphasizing the responsibility of the head of each organization while simultaneously leveraging the combined strength of the entire political system; promoting democracy while maintaining discipline; valuing the summation of practical experience and theoretical research; effectively coordinating leadership, management, and administration; prioritizing quality and practical effectiveness; and creating breakthroughs for development.

Fourth, prioritize the comprehensive development of institutions, ensuring harmony between steadfastness and innovation; inheritance and development; between economic reform and political, cultural, and social reform; between adherence to market laws and ensuring socialist orientation; between economic growth and cultural and human development, addressing social issues, protecting resources and the environment; between economic and social development and ensuring national defense and security; between independence and self-reliance and international integration; between Party leadership and State management and people's ownership; between practicing democracy and strengthening the rule of law and ensuring social discipline... Truly value and effectively promote the driving role of human resources, culture, education and training, science and technology in national development.

Fifth, proactively research, understand, and accurately predict the situation; absolutely avoid complacency and prevent being caught off guard. Resolutely and persistently defend the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Fatherland while maintaining a peaceful, stable, secure, and safe environment for national development. Actively and comprehensively integrate into the international community while maintaining independence, self-reliance, and self-strength. Properly and effectively manage relations with major powers and neighboring countries in the spirit of being friends and reliable partners, acting responsibly towards all countries in the international community; accurately assess trends and seize opportunities. Effectively leverage the combined strength of the nation in conjunction with the strength of the times. Efficiently exploit and utilize all resources to meet the requirements of national construction, development, and defense in the new situation. Identifying these lessons learned is a crucial foundation for our Party to continue applying, promoting, and creatively developing them in leadership and guidance, helping us to remain steadfast, firm, and confident in overcoming new difficulties, challenges, and more arduous tasks as the country enters a new stage of development.

Question 36: What lessons were learned from the 13th Party Central Committee's mid-term conference?

Reply:

Along with continuing to thoroughly understand and creatively apply the lessons learned from the 13th Party Congress, it is also necessary to continue to thoroughly understand and effectively apply some lessons learned regarding the renewal of leadership methods and working styles drawn from the 13th Central Committee's mid-term meeting:

Firstly, it is essential to always firmly grasp and strictly adhere to the Party's Platform, Charter, Working Regulations, and the Party's guidelines and policies, as well as the laws and policies of the State. We must effectively implement the Party's organizational and operational principles, especially the principle of democratic centralism; maintain unity and solidarity; and remain steadfast and consistent in upholding principles in the face of new difficulties and challenges. For major, difficult, complex, important, urgent, sensitive issues, those without precedent, or those with differing opinions, it is necessary to hold democratic and frank discussions; careful and thorough consideration is required to make timely, correct, and appropriate decisions.

Secondly, it is necessary to closely adhere to the overall work program of the Central Committee of the Party, the Politburo, and the Secretariat to develop and implement annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly work programs according to plan; at the same time, be sensitive, flexible, and timely to adjust and supplement the work program with important, complex, and newly arising tasks in various fields in order to promptly and effectively lead and direct all activities in social life.

Thirdly, prioritize the comprehensive and high-quality promulgation of legal systems, regulations, rules, and work procedures to ensure strict and unified implementation throughout the Party and the entire political system; innovate and improve the quality of the implementation of the Party's 13th National Congress Resolution; ensure close and harmonious coordination, high determination, and great efforts from the entire political system, and the unity and consensus of the entire Party, people, and army, in accordance with the spirit of "leading by example," "one call, all respond," "unity from top to bottom," and "smooth communication."

Fourth, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and each member of the Politburo and Secretariat must strictly adhere to the regulations and procedures for work; operate on the basis of the Working Regulations, the overall work program, and annual work programs. They must carefully prepare the content and agenda of meetings; arrange the content scientifically and systematically; allocate time reasonably; ensure each session addresses multiple issues; leverage collective intelligence, uphold individual responsibility, engage in democratic, careful, and thorough discussions; and promptly and accurately document the conclusions of the sessions.

Fifthly, each member of the Politburo and the Secretariat must highly promote the spirit of setting an example, constantly cultivate and improve revolutionary ethics; seriously self-reflect, self-correct, self-criticize and criticize; maintain discipline and order, consciously accept political responsibility in their respective fields; resolutely fight against individualism and other negative manifestations; preserve internal unity; maintain firm political ideology and correct viewpoints; be exemplary in ethics and lifestyle in their work, in their personal lives, and in the lives of their families and relatives.

Question 37: Regarding economic development, what key tasks should our country focus on in the coming period?

Reply:

It is necessary to continue to thoroughly understand and strictly implement the Party's guidelines and policies, as well as the State's laws and policies on rapid and sustainable development. Emphasis should be placed on consolidating and strengthening the macroeconomic foundation, controlling inflation, and enhancing the internal capacity and self-reliance of the economy on the basis of sound management and maintaining the stable and safe development of the credit institutions, money market, real estate market, stock market, and corporate bond market.

Prioritize improving the investment and business environment; effectively address the difficulties, limitations, and weaknesses, both immediate and long-term, of the economy to maintain the momentum of recovery, rapid and sustainable growth, and a more substantive approach; create stronger changes in implementing strategic breakthroughs, restructuring the economy associated with innovating the growth model, and improving productivity, quality, efficiency, and competitiveness of the economy. Promote national digital transformation, develop the digital economy, digital society, green economy, circular economy, etc., while strengthening resource management and environmental protection.

Question 38: Regarding cultural and social development in the coming period, what key tasks should our country focus on?

Reply:

Greater attention needs to be paid to the task of developing culture and society in harmony with and on par with economic development; ensuring social security and welfare; and continuously improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.

Effectively implement policies to support people, unemployed workers, and struggling businesses. Care for the lives of those who have rendered meritorious service to the revolution and those in difficult circumstances; build new rural areas and civilized urban areas, while preserving and promoting the values ​​and cultural identity of rural and urban areas; create jobs and achieve sustainable poverty reduction; prioritize the allocation of resources to implement programs, projects, and policies for ethnic minorities and people in mountainous, remote, border, and island regions.

Continue to improve disease prevention and control; enhance the quality of medical examination, treatment, and healthcare for the people; ensure food hygiene and safety. Improve the effectiveness of cultural institutions, especially in industrial zones and new urban areas; preserve and promote valuable cultural heritage. Build a healthy cultural lifestyle; prevent moral and lifestyle degradation and pay more attention to preventing domestic violence, child abuse, and social evils.

Question 39: Regarding national defense, security, and foreign affairs in the coming period, what key tasks should our country focus on?

Reply:

It is necessary to continue consolidating and strengthening national defense and security capabilities; maintaining political stability, social order, and safety; and improving the effectiveness of foreign affairs and international integration. Proactively prevent and resolutely fight to thwart all subversive plots of hostile and reactionary forces; absolutely avoid being caught off guard or surprised in any situation. Implement comprehensive solutions to ensure political security, social order, and safety; actively combat all types of crime and social evils; and implement solutions to ensure cybersecurity, traffic safety, and fire and explosion prevention.

Organize foreign affairs activities effectively, especially high-level diplomacy; proactively and actively deepen and strengthen relations with partners; promote multilateral diplomacy; maintain an independent, self-reliant, peaceful, cooperative, and developmental foreign policy; multilateralize and diversify international relations; proactively and actively integrate deeply into the international community, prioritizing national and ethnic interests above all else. Effectively implement signed trade agreements, maximizing the benefits they can bring.

Question 40: Regarding Party building and the political system, what key tasks should be focused on in the coming period?

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It is necessary to continue to strengthen and improve the work of building and rectifying the Party and the political system to ensure they are truly clean and strong, especially the legislative, executive, and judicial branches from the central to local levels. We must build a truly clean, honest, strong, and effective government and local administrations. Specifically, there must be a program and plan to seriously and vigorously implement the resolutions and conclusions of the Central Committee on this issue, especially Resolution No. 4 of the 12th Central Committee and the Conclusion of the 4th Central Committee Meeting of the 13th Party Congress on strengthening the building and rectification of the Party and the political system; resolutely prevent, repel, and strictly handle cadres and Party members who have degenerated in terms of political ideology, morality, and lifestyle, and who show signs of "self-evolution" and "self-transformation," in conjunction with studying and following the thoughts, morality, and style of Ho Chi Minh.

Question 41: What are the key tasks that need to be focused on in personnel management in the coming period?

Reply:

Further improve personnel work to select and appoint truly virtuous, talented, honest, and dedicated individuals who genuinely serve the country and the people to leadership positions in the state apparatus. Resolutely combat and eliminate those who fall into corruption and misconduct; oppose all manifestations of seeking positions and power through illicit means, favoritism, and the recruitment of unqualified family members and relatives. Promote democracy, enhance a sense of responsibility, set a good example, and foster a spirit of service to the people among cadres, civil servants, and public employees. Establish mechanisms and policies to encourage and protect those who are dynamic, creative, and courageous in their thinking, actions, and responsibilities. Tighten discipline and order; regularly inspect and supervise to create strong improvements in the performance of public duties; and enhance the ethics, culture, and professionalism of cadres, civil servants, and public employees. Kiên trì, kiên quyết đấu tranh phòng, chống tham nhũng, tiêu cực gắn với việc đẩy mạnh xây dựng, hoàn thiện luật pháp, cơ chế, chính sách để "không thể, không dám, không muốn tham nhũng"./.

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