Social Sciences Information Review

Vietnam’s New Age of National Rising

2026-02-03T09:16:26+07:00

The “era of national rise” as a new developmental strategy, mentioned and strongly advocated in the spiritual life of Vietnamese society today, is a period of breakthrough development, bold institutional reform of the country, towards the goal of becoming a developed and high-income country “on par with the great powers”. The strategy is determined to start from the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 2026, an ideology that is inseparable from the role of General Secretary To Lam. The article reviews the impressive milestones that the General Secretary has presented at domestic and international forums, the core contents, important goals, “foundations for positioning”, policies and strategic solutions to realize it. Scientific issues which require further studies are also mentioned, to clarify the implications of the strategic ideology of “the era of rising” so as to actively contribute to the cause of national construction, development and defense in the coming period.

(Received: 03 March 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

Theory of New Quality Productive Forces in China: Introducing the Views of Some Current Chinese Scholars

2026-02-03T09:16:28+07:00

The theory of “new quality productive forces” (新质生产力)1 proposed by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping has become a central pillar in China’s current development thinking. The article outlines some views of Chinese scholars on this theory, from the Marxist theoretical basis to new contributions and adjustments, as well as its relationship with national governance and digital transformation, which are considered prominent and of reference value for Vietnam.

(Received: 29 May 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

Perspectives and Solutions for Developing the Private Economic Sector in the New Era

2026-02-03T09:16:29+07:00

Since the 12th Central Executive Committee issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on developing the private economy into an important driving force of the socialist-oriented market economy (in 2017), the private sector has increasingly contributed to the growth and development of the Vietnamese economy in terms of GDP growth, social investment, and job creation. However, barriers from policy mechanisms and internal weaknesses have hindered the development of the private sector. The article outlines the roles and contributions of the private economic sector, the barriers, shortcomings and limitations that have hindered its development in recent times, thereby proposing key viewpoints and solutions to foster the private sector, implement the Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025 of the Politburo on private economic development, so that it can be truly promoted as the most important driving force for national economic growth and development in the new era.

(Received: 29 April 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

Building a Community-based Tourism Value Chain of the Hmong Ethnic Group in Muong Long, Nghe An from Indigenous Knowledge

2026-02-03T09:16:31+07:00

Community-based tourism (CBT) linked with indigenous knowledge represents a promising direction for ethnic minority and mountainous regions. Muong Long, a highland border commune in Nghe An province, is home to a concentrated community of Hmong people who possess a rich body of indigenous knowledge in agriculture, cuisine, folk songs and dances, traditional crafts, folk games, and rituals. However, CBT activities in the area remain largely spontaneous, small-scale, and have yet to develop into a complete value chain. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the community-based tourism value chain in Muong Long commune on the basis of utilizing and promoting the Hmong people’s indigenous knowledge, thereby proposing solutions for developing a sustainable community-based tourism chain.

(Received: 14 February, 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

The U.S. Perspective on Mekong Sub-regional Cooperation and Policy Implications for Vietnam

2026-02-03T09:16:33+07:00

The Mekong sub-region, not only rich in resources and dynamically developing but also of great geostrategic importance, has attracted the attention of major powers such as China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. In particular, it has emerged as a critical area of influence in the context of the intensifying US-China competition. Numerous cooperation initiatives have been launched between major countries and the Mekong sub-region as well as among its members. While the U.S. was initially slow to establish cooperative ties with countries in the Mekong sub-region, recent years have seen a marked shift, with certain achievements in development, security, and environment. Given this context, the possibility of cooperation between the Mekong sub-region and the U.S. shall bring several new opportunities that Vietnam needs to carefully consider and leverage.

(Received: 10 March 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

Russia and China’s Approaches in the BRICS and Vietnam’s Possibility of Participation

2026-02-03T09:16:35+07:00

BRICS (the group of emerging economies) includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was established in 2010 and has been playing an increasingly important role in the global economic and political process. Russia and China are not only the founders but also leading countries who have launched many initiatives to promote intra-bloc cooperation. Built upon combining mutual strengths, Russia and China’s strategic cooperation in organizations, including the BRICS, has the potential to shape changes in international relations on both a global and regional scale. The article focuses on studying Russia and China’s approaches within the BRICS framework and Vietnam’s possibility of participating in this organization.

(Received: 14 February, 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

The Impact of Social Relations on the Livelihoods of the Hmong and KhmuEthnic Groups in the Border Area of Ky Son District, Nghe An Province

2026-02-03T09:16:36+07:00

Out of five ethnic groups residing in the border area of Ky Son district, Nghe An province, the Hmong and Khmu account for a larger proportion of the total population than the rest. They also have relationship with people of the same or different ethnic groups in other countries with and without a border with Vietnam. In particular, unique features in terms of their marriage, family and lineage relationships, as well as ethnic relationships, which are increasingly strengthened, expressed through means of earning a living, social activities, cultural exchanges, etc., have been bringing significant income to local households, transforming the economic structure, and contributing to the preservation of ethnic cultures.

(Received: 30 June 2025; published: 01 December 2025)

Environmental Protection Policies from Hanoi’s Practical Context

2026-02-03T09:16:38+07:00

NGUYEN VAN DIEM. Environmental protection policies from Hanoi’s practical context

Major: Public Policy

Code: 9.34.04.02

Excluding the Introduction, Conclusion, and References, the dissertation is organized into four chapters: 1- Literature review. 2- Theoretical framework of environmental protection policies. 3- Current status of environmental protection policies in Hanoi City. 4- Solutions for improving environmental protection policies from Hanoi’s practical context.

The dissertation was successfully defended before the Doctoral Dissertation Evaluation Committee at the Graduate Academy of Social Sciences in 2024.
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Information on scientific activities

2026-02-03T09:16:39+07:00

1. Seminar on enhancing capacity for the “Conservation of at-risk glass plate negative collections in Asia”

New books in Social Sciences Library

2026-02-03T09:16:40+07:00

1. PHAM XUAN HOANG (2024), The impact of forest degradation on the piritual life of indigenous ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 400 pages.

2. VU THI THU HA & HOANG VAN CHUNG (Co-editors, 2024), Brahmanism
in the Cham Community in Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi,
294 pages.