Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, ISSN 2354-1172

Ho Chi Minh’s theory on colonial revolution Pham Quoc Thanh (pp 147-157) Abstract: In discovering the way for national salvation and the important role and importance of revolutionary theory on national liberation, Ho Chi Minh creatively developed the theory of colonial revolution in the new age. This theory is based on the creative and dialectical promotion of Vietnamese traditional values and common human values, Marxist-Leninist revolutionary theory, and his own experience obtained from his participation in revolutionary movements both in Vietnam and overseas. Ho Chi Minh   constructed a theoretical system of colonial liberation appropriate to the conditions in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh’s theory of colonial liberation is a complete theory in terms of direction, tasks, forces, revolutionary leadership and methods, and solidarity between the Vietnamese revolution and the world revolution. Ho Chi Minh’s theory of colonial revolution has become the foundational content of t...

Rural-to-urban migration in Vietnam: Trend and institutions Dang Nguyen Anh (pp 158-170) Abstract: Vietnam’s high economic growth and rapid urbanization has increased the number of people moving within the country, largely from rural areas to major cities in search of economic opportunities and a better life. The country’s constitutional framework provides people with a basic freedom to relocate internally and to earn a living of their choice. However the current migration institutions (such as the Ho Khau registration system) give limited access to public services to those without permanent household registration.  The system continues to increase the costs of migration and deepens social inequalities. The present paper examines the key patterns of rural-to-urban migration, and provides a better understanding of the system of Ho Khau and its consequences for migrants in their places of destination. The paper suggests basic measures that aim at reducing, relaxi...