Applying and creatively developing Ho Chi Minh’s thought in perceiving and ensuring the conditions for realizing the goals of national independence and socialism during the renovation period – achievements and causes

This article clarifies the achievements and underlying causes in the process of applying and creatively developing Ho Chi Minh’s thought during Vietnam’s Renovation period (Đổi mới), particularly in ensuring the conditions necessary to achieve the goals of national independence and socialism. Three prominent achievements are identified: the renewal of the Communist Party’s leadership methods; the consolidation of the great national unity bloc; and the harmonious combination of national strength with the strength of the times. These achievements not only reflect the strategic thinking of the Communist Party of Vietnam but also reaffirm the enduring value of Ho Chi Minh’s thought in the new context. Regarding the causes, the article emphasizes the pivotal role of the Party’s sound and flexible leadership; the support, consensus, and unity of the people; as well as the effective international integration to harness the resources of the times. Accordingly, the article affirms that Ho Chi Minh’s thought remains a guiding compass for Vietnam’s revolutionary cause in the current era of renovation and global integration.