The developmental state is the state that brings the most results and efficiency to society, first of all high economic growth and great social, health, cultural and educational indicators, etc. Therefore, the assessment of a developmental state needs to be based on specific and practical social development achievements, which is the main trend of every country and people, and is an issue that leaders strategic planners, and governments must consider. It is not only a process, a political trend in contemporary society, but also an objective need of every country today. The article focuses on clarifying the connotation, characteristics, and form of the developmental state; Identify the main challenges in building a developmental state in Vietnam and propose some directional solutions to build a developmental state for Vietnam in the current context.