From the Socio-Economic Achievements of the 13th National Party Congress to the Aspirations for Further Progress of the 14th Congress

During the 13th National Party Congress (2021 - 2025), the Vietnamese economy demonstrated strong resilience in its recovery and achieved remarkable development amidst a complex, unpredictable, and unprecedented global situation, with many factors beyond forecast, especially the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This article provides a systematic analysis of Vietnam’s major socio-economic achievements during the term of the 13th National Party Congress (2021 - 2025), set against a global backdrop marked by complex fluctuations and unprecedented shocks, particularly the profound impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the growing trends of fragmentation and protectionism in global trade. By clarifying key outcomes in economic growth, macroeconomic stability, economic scale, and endogenous capacity, the article identifies the critical factors underpinning these achievements, while also recognizing existing barriers and challenges affecting the quality and sustainability of growth. On that basis, the article examines the emergence of new growth drivers for the 2026 - 2030 period and elucidates the development vision and prospects outlined in the documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress. The article affirms the logical continuity and inheritance between the achievements of the 13th Congress and the objectives of rapid, sustainable development and stronger advancement during the term of the 14th National Party Congress (2026 - 2030).