Original Vietnamese content is translated by LaoDongAI
A drum performance to celebrate the opening of the Commemoration Ceremony, parade, and parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2. Photo: VNA
A drum performance to celebrate the opening of the Commemoration Ceremony, parade, and parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2. Photo: VNA

THUE NUEC - LONG DIN HOSPITAL SCHEDULE NATRICH RECIPITED FATHET US RISE NATRICH SITUATES The national position and resources from the people's hearts

TS NGUYỄN MINH CHUNG - ỦY VIÊN BAN THƯỜNG VỤ, TRƯỞNG BAN TUYÊN GIÁO VÀ DÂN VẬN ĐẢNG ỦY MẶT TRẬN TỔ QUỐC, CÁC ĐOÀN THỂ TRUNG ƯƠNG 07/12/2025 09:52 (GMT+7)

In the process of building and defending the country, the Vietnamese people always know how to promote the combined strength between the "state" and the "people's heart" to overcome challenges and turn danger into muscle. This is not only a historical and cultural value but also the foundation of Ho Chi Minh's ideology and current national development philosophy.

When the country is stable, the people's heart and strength are multiplied; but when the people's hearts are dispersed, trust is reduced, the country will find it difficult to stand firm in the face of changes in the times.

The State - the Peoples Heart in Ho Chi Minhs Thought and in Todays Development

During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh recognized the "people's army" as the combined strength of the nation - politics, economy, culture, national defense - security and international prestige. That is a dynamic concept, demonstrating the nation's ability to adapt to changes in the times.

"People's heart" according to him is the greatest endogenous strength - the trust, the attachment and consensus of the People with the Party and the regime. The saying "Easy is not enough for the people but the people are willing to accept it a hundred times, difficult is enough for the people" is a deep affirmation that all success begins with the people and for the people.

In the modern context, the "state" is not only measured by economic - defense indicators, but also by innovation capacity, institutional quality, integration and national prestige. "People's heart" is associated with information transparency, service responsibility of the State apparatus, the level of meeting development needs and ensuring social security for people in the digital age.

The decisive role of "a strong government - a peaceful people's heart"

In every historical period, when the country was strong and the people were at peace, the country created great strength to develop and protect the Fatherland.

The country's position is demonstrated in a stable political and economic foundation, strict laws, skillful diplomacy, and strong enough national defense and security. The periods of national prosperity - such as the Ly - Tran period or the Hong Duc period - all show that: Stable mechanisms, developed culture, and solid national defense all originate from the strong country. Similarly, the Doi Moi period since 1986 has created a new national position, bringing Vietnam into deep integration, and enhancing its position in the international arena.

The people's peace is when the people trust and agree with the development path. From the Lam Son uprising, the victory of Dien Bien Phu to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, the strength of the people's hearts has always been a decisive factor. In peacetime, people's peace is demonstrated through policy support, the spirit of overcoming difficulties, and consensus in strategic tasks such as fighting the COVID-19 epidemic, developing the socio-economy, and protecting sovereignty.

When the country and the people's heart combine, the strength of great national unity is maximized. That is the basis for attracting resources, promoting reforms, building a self-reliant economy and creating a solid national defense posture. In foreign affairs, a country with a strong national position and a strong people's heart will maintain independence - autonomy and expand equal cooperative relations.

On the contrary, history also proves that when people's hearts were divided - such as during the Le - Trinh Dynasty or the end of the Nguyen Dynasty - the country's position weakened, the country was easily divided and invaded. Lessons about the collapse of the Ho Dynasty in 1407 show: Reform, although valuable, cannot be successful without the support of the people.

New requirements in the current development context

Vietnam's position is on the rise, but the domestic and international context poses a new requirement: We must continue to strengthen internal strength and care for and nurture people's hearts in times of rapid change.

First, the requirement to transform the growth model. Growth is based on resources, cheap labor has reached its limit. The country must switch to a model based on science - technology, innovation, green economy and digital economy. This is a process that directly affects people's employment, income, and livelihoods, so it requires social consensus and the participation of all people.

Second, the geopolitical environment is complex. Increased strategic competition between major powers requires Vietnam to maintain its independence, self-reliance and flexibly handle interest-related relationships. Having a strong enough country and a strong enough people's heart is a condition to avoid being caught up in confrontation, protecting national interests.

Third, digital transformation affects all aspects of life. This forces the apparatus to innovate leadership and governance methods, while ensuring digital sovereignty, network security, and information security.

Fourth, climate change and non-traditional security. Natural disasters, epidemics, saline intrusion, landslides... are directly affecting people's lives and livelihoods. If the response policy is not timely and unfair, it is easy to develop psychological instability. On the contrary, when people see the State accompanying and providing practical support, the people's hearts will be strengthened, creating cohesion in the green transformation process.

Fifth, the risk of " peaceful developments", bad and toxic information on the network. Propaganda and mass mobilization work must adapt to the digital space, combining timely information provision and strictly handling acts of disorder and solidarity sabotage.

Maintaining the country's position, fostering the people's hearts - strategic task

In the new development stage, the central task is to continue to elevate the country's status and foster the people's trust.

Maintaining the country's position is to firmly follow the line of innovation, consolidate internal resources, build an independent - autonomous economy, enhance competitiveness, promote science - technology, perfect institutions and strengthen national defense - security.

To build people's hearts is to care for their lives, ensure social security, reduce inequality, improve the quality of public services, build an honest - supportive apparatus, effectively prevent and combat corruption, maintain discipline and listen to the people. The people's hearts are also nurtured by a clean and transparent information environment; by the impartiality and responsibility of each cadre and party member.

Read the original here

Same category