The Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam (Vietnamese Communist Party) is the only legal political party in Vietnam. Founded in 1930, it plays a central role in the country's governance and decision-making processes. The party's ideology is based on Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought, focusing on socialism and the leadership of the working class. The party has a significant influence on all aspects of Vietnamese society, including the economy, education, and culture. It aims to build a socialist state and improve the living standards of the Vietnamese people while maintaining political stability and national sovereignty.