On May 4, 2025, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 68 regarding private-sector economic development. [1] Analysts widely viewed this directive as a turning point in the Communist Party of Việt Nam’s economic policymaking. It also served as an early political hallmark for Tô Lâm, who had been general secretary for only nine months at the time.

With Tô Lâm recently re-elected as general secretary and now concurrently serving as president, the resolution is drawing renewed public scrutiny. Observing its practical application provides crucial insights into the governing style of the successor to Nguyễn Phú Trọng.