Vietnam is confidently advancing on a path of development, prosperity, and global integration, according to an article published on the101.world by Surya Khamwan, a lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts of Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom University.

Quoting Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam during the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30), the article underscores Vietnam’s historic achievements after 50 years of national reunification and nearly 40 years of  renewal, which have strengthened Vietnam’s global standing and laid a solid foundation for future growth.

Vietnam currently ranks 32nd worldwide in economic scale and is among the top 20 countries in trade and foreign investment.

The upcoming 14th National Party Congress in early 2026 is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for Vietnam—an era of comprehensive development in which the goal is to become a modern industrial nation by 2030 and a developed, high-income socialist nation by 2045.

The article highlights Vietnam’s modernization process, noting each stage has been marked by historic turning points that demonstrate the Party and State’s consistent commitment to sustainable national development.

Administrative reform and streamlining the government apparatus are steps toward a modern, dynamic, citizen-oriented governance model. Vietnam is reducing the number of ministries and central agencies and merging provinces to create regional development zones. The aim is a streamlined and more effective State that serves rather than simply manages.

Institutional reforms go hand-in-hand with a firm foreign policy stance. The “four nos” policy has been reaffirmed: no military alliances, no siding with one country against another, no hosting foreign military bases or using Vietnamese territory to oppose other countries, and no using force or threatening to use force in international relations. This reflects a Vietnam that is independent, self-reliant, and ready to engage globally based on peace and mutual respect.

The article describes General Secretary To Lam as a decisive leader who has brought new energy to Vietnam’s political scene. He chooses action, focusing on effectiveness and innovation. Under his leadership, the slogan “Era of Rise” has become a powerful national drive, inspiring the Vietnamese spirit to overcome all challenges and move forward.

The article notes that the achievements over the past 50 years are clear evidence that Vietnam is confidently walking the path it has chosen, one of development, prosperity, and global reach. On that journey, more than 100 million Vietnamese people look ahead with a belief that the Vietnamese nation will stand shoulder to shoulder with the great powers on five continents.

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