A happy Vietnam is a convergence of tradition and modernity, an intersection of technology and humanism, a synthesis of economy and culture, and ultimately, Vietnam's integration with the region and the world .
The Vietnamese people, together with people in the region and internationally, will cultivate happiness through solidarity, sharing, and the aspiration for development. This is not just an emotion, but a journey to build a peaceful, prosperous, and loving society for Vietnam and for all of humanity. Vietnamese happiness, viewed from a Buddhist philosophy, is a continuous cycle of past, present, and future. Vietnam's past represents the beautiful values, achievements, and glorious victories of the nation in its history of nation-building and defense. The present is the space and time where the entire nation lives together, contributing, doing good, sharing, and loving, bringing happiness to each individual. The future consists of the foundations and goals that our nation is building together to ensure greater happiness for future generations, continuing to preserve and affirm the values and strength of the Vietnamese people.
Happiness comes from the connection between individuals, families, and society.
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The journey to happiness for every Vietnamese person is incomplete without the priceless gifts left by their ancestors. In every Vietnamese home, the ancestral altar during Tet (Lunar New Year) is always a solemn place, filled with memories and nostalgia. The ancestral altar connects the past and the present, helping each individual live mindfully, fully with contentment and sharing. Happiness does not come from material possessions but from inner peace, connecting the individual, family, and society. Understanding these core values, each person in Vietnamese society inherits and preserves important pillars of cultural heritage to define their lives, work, and contributions to society, such as gratitude, altruism, kindness, solidarity, and continuous learning and development. Remembering, cherishing, and applying these pillars helps Vietnamese people shape their own identity and continue to cultivate Vietnamese culture. A happy past and present nurture and develop a happy Vietnamese workforce. Vietnam's current happiness is not something far-fetched, but rather the result of each individual's daily efforts to fulfill their role effectively. Society is like a giant machine with millions of gears – individuals working together in coordination. When each gear of society lives responsibly, creates value, and has a fair sharing mechanism, that society is building a meaningful and happy life.
Creating happy people for the future is one of the pillars of building a happy Vietnam.
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Next, a happy Vietnam in the present is one where every individual has the opportunity to enjoy the deserved benefits from the aforementioned contributions. Improving the quality of life is the core foundation for a happy Vietnam. Social security pillars such as education , healthcare, and social insurance need to be smarter through digitalization and the application of technology so that all citizens can access advanced and effective social services. In addition, digital transformation, green development, and sustainability are key to giving disadvantaged areas the opportunity to grow and develop. Technology, trends, and business models are the driving forces that help Vietnam create profound happiness by allocating investment resources more effectively in society. Sustainable happiness also means that disadvantaged groups have the opportunity to reach a better and happier life. Infrastructure development programs, transportation, and public investment not only optimize operational efficiency but also ensure fairness in resource allocation, so that all citizens, regardless of location, can benefit from development. Focusing solely on Vietnam's present happiness is insufficient. A happy Vietnamese society requires a vision for sustainable development through the creation of hard and soft infrastructure to support social and economic growth drivers in the nation's era of progress. The first pillar of infrastructure for happiness is education, which fosters the happiness of future generations. Future societies need people with innovative, green, digital, and sustainable capabilities. The second pillar is promoting a green and sustainable economy to increase the value of Vietnamese products in the process of global economic integration over the next 30-50 years. The third pillar is the preservation, protection, and sustainable development of natural resources, aiming to leave national resources for future generations to use and exploit more effectively. Finally, the fourth pillar consists of groundbreaking infrastructure programs that serve as springboards for Vietnam's development, such as semiconductors, international finance, and crucial transportation infrastructure across the country.
Digital transformation and high technology are crucial foundations for socio-economic development.
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In an increasingly interconnected world , Vietnam is not only a beneficiary of globalization but also needs to rise to become a constructive force, contributing positively to global happiness and peace. Vietnam can spread its soft power by becoming a model of harmony between economic growth, protecting human values, and adhering to the principles and standards of the future civilized world. A happy Vietnam will be a realistic model for future trends such as smart cities and Net Zero cities for cities in the region and the world. A happy Vietnam is an opportunity for our nation to affirm its national position and build a peaceful and prosperous future for the world. 2024 has ended, and 2025 promises to bring even better values to the Vietnamese people. In an uncertain world, happiness is the guiding principle that helps people around the world heal together and move towards peace for individuals, families, communities, and society.
Vietnam's current happiness is not something far-fetched, but rather the result of each individual's daily efforts to fulfill their role effectively.
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A happy Vietnam is based on important pillars such as making human beings the goal of development.
PHOTO: LE HOAI NHAN
In that world, a happy Vietnam is based on important pillars such as prioritizing human development, using reason and peace to guide cooperation with other nations, maintaining stability as a principle in social development, and finally, fostering cooperation based on the principle of "harmonious benefits and shared risks" to achieve economic development. A happy Vietnam, built upon the heritage of its ancestors, creating value in the present and laying the foundation for future generations, serves as a testament and inspiration for all nations worldwide.
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