Sydney (VNA) - Social stability and sustainable economic development are among Vietnam’s most notable achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party since the Doi Moi (Renewal) process, a scholar has said.

Professor Nghiem Duc Long, Director of the Centre for Environment and Water at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and President of the Vietnamese Australian Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA), made the remark in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency.

According to Professor Long, Vietnam has accelerated its global integration in recent years, making remarkable breakthroughs. By 2025, the country’s GDP is projected to exceed 500 billion USD, positioning Vietnam as the world’s 33rd largest economy. On a per capita basis, Vietnam has reached the global middle-income threshold.

He attributed these accomplishments to the CPV’s leadership, a stable political system, strong anti-corruption measures, and a principled diplomatic approach. He highlighted Vietnam’s stable and continuity-driven political framework. Comprehensive strategic partnerships with India, Australia, the Republic of Korea, France, Malaysia, the US, Russia, Japan, and China have paved the way for significant economic investments and scientific-technical cooperation in recent years, he added.

The scholar spoke highly of the CPV’s anti-corruption efforts and administrative streamlining, saying there are notable successes. He emphasised that these two initiatives share a common goal: establishing a transparent, efficient, and consistent administrative system.

He pointed to the CPV’s Resolution No.57, which outlines clear objectives, roadmaps, and specific action plans, emphasising the role of knowledge, science, and technology in economic and social development. With the ambition of becoming a high-income developed country by 2045, Vietnam faces numerous challenges ahead.

The most pressing issue, he noted, is effectively harnessing national resources, particularly the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to him, science and technology will be key to helping Vietnamese SMEs compete in global markets. He said he hopes the CPV and the government would increase investment in SME development funds to foster innovation and international expansion.

🦋 Above all, he stressed that the CPV’s most fundamental mission remains ensuring social justice. Anti-corruption efforts and administrative reforms are ultimately aimed at achieving this goal. Alongside economic development, he hopes the CPV will continue prioritising social welfare, cultural preservation, and special support for disadvantaged communities./.