Hanoi, April 18 -- Politburo Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, dated January 6, 2026, on developing the state economic sector not only reaffirms its leading role but also calls for strong reforms in governance, efficiency and competitiveness of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Experts say its core is a shift from administrative control to modern corporate governance, creating new momentum for growth in the next development phase. From administrative control to modern governance Dr Pham Si An, deputy head of the Finance and Scientific Management Department at the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said the target of having all state economic groups and corporations adopt governance standards aligned with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation a...