Fighting wastefulness – A fundamental solution for national development

The fight against wastefulness has emerged as a cornerstone of the Party’s strategy to build a culture of integrity and revolutionary ethics, as highlighted by Party General Secretary To Lam. Tightly interwoven with the battle against corruption and bureaucracy, this movement aims to address systemic inefficiencies while fostering a nationwide mindset of frugality.

The fight against wastefulness has long been a priority for the Party, closely linked to combating corruption and bureaucracy. The Politburo views this struggle as a revolution to build a culture of integrity and revolutionary ethics. Preventing these social evils requires fundamental and practical measures.

A successful battle against wastefulness will unlock resources critical for national development in the new era. The Party General Secretary has proposed four fundamental and urgent solutions, calling on all sectors and localities to transform these into effective and practical actions.

The Party leader’s strong messages — delivered through a recent article on anti-wastefulness and statements at various meetings—has prompted the Government, ministries, and local authorities to take quick steps, starting a new phase in the fight against wastefulness marked by more decisive and drastic actions.

One notable example is the rapid completion of the 500kV Third Circuit Transmission Line project. Despite significant challenges, the project was finished in just over six months—a record-breaking time. This achievement not only saved time and resources but also provided a valuable opportunity to enhance the expertise of engineers and workers in the power sector.

The widespread support for this “war against internal enemies” demonstrates its alignment with public sentiment. These efforts are essential for realising the Party’s centenary strategic goals and capitalising on historical opportunities to take the nation into a new era—the era of national rise./.