Nguyen Van Linh was a prominent Vietnamese politician who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1986 to 1991. He is best known for initiating the policy of Doi Moi, which aimed to reform the Vietnamese economy by introducing market-oriented changes while maintaining the political structure of the Communist Party. Born on July 1, 1915, in Hanoi, Nguyen Van Linh played a significant role in Vietnam's struggle for independence and later in the reunification of the country. His leadership marked a turning point in Vietnam's economic development, leading to increased foreign investment and improved living standards for many Vietnamese citizens.