Nguyễn Văn Linh
Vietnamese politician and reform leader
Born
Died
1998
28 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vietnam
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A significant figure in Vietnam's political landscape, this individual played a crucial role in the country's transition towards a market economy, often referred to as 'Doi Moi' or Renovation. This policy reform initiated in the late 1980s shifted economic focus from strict central planning to a more market-oriented approach. The individual served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1986 to 1991, overseeing major economic and political changes during a transformative period in Vietnamese history. Through these reforms, Vietnam gradually integrated into the global economy while maintaining its socialist principles.
Implemented Doi Moi economic reforms
Served as General Secretary from 1986 to 1991
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