The 2021-2025 term marks many important policies, helping to "turn danger into opportunity". Strategic resolutions on science and technology, institutions, international integration and economic and cultural fields have created a premise for rapid and sustainable development.
Strategic breakthroughs are implemented on three pillars: Institutions, infrastructure and human resources, contributing to the transformation of the development model. Cultural, social and environmental fields have also made much progress, improving the quality of life of the people and consolidating the foundation for sustainable development.
GDP growth in 2025 reached 8.02%, averaging 6.3% in the period, belonging to the highest group in the region and in the world. The scale of the economy increased from 346 billion USD (2020) to 514 billion USD (2025), ranking 32nd in the world; GDP per capita reached more than 5,000 USD, bringing Vietnam into the group of high-middle income countries (completing one of the major milestones set by the 13th Party Congress).
Stepping into 2026, the country is facing a time of special strategic significance. The 14th National Congress of the Party is seen as a historical milestone opening a new stage of development, where the national vision to 2030, and further to 2045 is planned.
The results of the XIII term and throughout the 40-year renovation process are an important premise for the country to enter a new era of national development.
Throughout the term, despite the world constantly fluctuating, Vietnam still maintained macroeconomic stability - something that many National Assembly deputies assessed as the "most outstanding success of the Government".
As Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has repeatedly emphasized: "Do all the work, not all the time; do for the people, not for ourselves". Thanks to that bravery, that spirit, Vietnam not only overcame the crisis, but also created momentum and created momentum for a new stage of development.
The Government has managed flexibly, creating a stable macroeconomic environment for businesses to feel secure in production and business. Policies on exemption, reduction, and extension of taxes, fees, and charges... also clearly show the Government's companionship, contributing to supporting businesses to overcome difficulties, increase investment resources and expand production.
Dr. Nguyen Si Dung - Member of the Prime Minister's Policy Advisory Council - said that if we have to find a keyword to describe this term, it is "transformation" - transformation in thinking, in action and in public service culture.
More than 45 specialized sessions on law-making were organized - the largest number in history. But more importantly, the thinking of lawmaking has changed: from "making laws to manage", to "making laws to create conditions, making laws to create, making laws to develop".
Institutional reform is not only in the documents, but also in the way the Government exercises public power in a transparent, closer to the people and more responsible way. Grassroots working trips, dialogues with businesses, listening to the people - that is the image of an action-oriented, incorruptible and constructive Government.
That action spirit is also reflected in efforts to streamline the apparatus, innovate management methods and deploy a two-level local government model, paving the way for a modern, flexible and better serving administration, closer to the people.
Social security, education, health, and cultural policies are given more attention than ever. To date, the goal of eliminating 100% of temporary and dilapidated houses has basically been completed 5 years and 4 months ahead of schedule - a humane milestone showing the spirit of "leaving no one behind".
From the social housing program, salary reform, to the comprehensive human development strategy - all reflect a Government that considers people as the ultimate goal of development.
Dr. Le Trung Kien - Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics - analyzed that economic growth in the period 2021-2025 reached an average of over 6%/year; in 2025 alone, it reached about 8%, creating a premise for entering a higher growth phase in the next term. This is an important practical foundation to achieve the breakthrough growth target for the period 2026-2030.
