The Vietnam Communist Party (VCP) is the founding and ruling political party of Vietnam. Established in 1930, it plays a central role in the country's governance and policy-making. The party follows Marxist-Leninist principles and aims to build a socialist society in Vietnam. The VCP is organized hierarchically, with the Central Committee and the Politburo being key decision-making bodies. The party holds a congress every five years to set its direction and leadership. As the only legal political party in Vietnam, it maintains strict control over political activities and promotes its ideology throughout the nation.