ASSOC. PROF.,DR. NGUYEN THANH TUAN

Political Theory Journal (Vietnamese Version) Issue No 531 (5-2022)

Abstract: “Socialism and the pathto socialism in Vietnamis a very basic and important theoretical and practical topic, with a very broad, rich and complex content, that can beapproached in many different ways, requiring very elaborate and serious research, summarizing the practice in a profound and scientific manner”⁽¹⁾. On the basis of thoroughly grasping “Some theoretical and practical issues about socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam”from the book of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the article clarifies thebasic contents of: ideals and aspirations for Vietnam's independence, freedom, prosperity and happiness; human is the subject, the central driving force and comprehensive development; people, people’slivelihood andpeople’s mastershipaccording to Ho Chi Minh's thought; institutions for rapid andsustainable development associated with inclusive development.

Keywords: the pathto socialism in Vietnam, theoretical and practical review.