Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government

Abstract

As the leading force of the country and society (Article 4, Constitution 2013), the Communist
Party of Vietnam (CPV)set strategic direction and strategies for the country’s important issues
including socio-economic development, foreign affairs and national defence… and oversees
the implementation process. The Vietnam’s aspiration to become a developing country with
modern industry, upper middle-income level by 20302and a developed country with high
income level by 20452is highly ambitious. It was stated in thecountry’s socio-economic
development strategy for period 2021-2030, which has been adopted by the Party’s Congress
XIII. Realization of this aspiration would require strong Party’s leadership, State’s good
management capacity and active contribution from businesses and people. The Party’s strong
leadership is a prerequisite for success in the Vietnamese context