Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 inspected the practical handling of administrative procedures and the operation of the two-tier local administration system; examined the Can Tho Oncology Hospital project, whose construction has been suspended for years; and visited a social housing project in Can Tho city.
FDI attraction recorded particularly positive results, with 15 newly licensed projects totalling 213.3 million USD, accounting for 27.3% of the new investment projects and 48.1% of their combined capital.
Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong urged Phu Tho authorities to work toward prosperous and civilised development during his attendance at the first congress of the provincial Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure, which opened on September 30.
It is necessary to to boost publicity, transparency, and accountability in public services; promote the application of science, technology, and digital transformation; and foster integrity education among officials, Party members, and the public, said standing members of the Central Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Corruption, Wastefulness and Negative Phenomena.
According to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, most initial obstacles in operating the two-tier local government, such as overlaps in decentralisation, incidents in IT systems, and complexity in personnel arrangements, have been largely resolved.
Ministries and ministerial-level agencies are requested to thoroughly review the feasibility of current decentralisation frameworks, assess their effectiveness, and propose adjustments.
The two-tier local administration system has initially operated in a stable and smooth manner, shifting from a management role to one of service provision and development facilitation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed while addressing a conference reviewing one month of running this system on July 28.
The restructuring of the political system's organisational apparatus and the organisation of the two-tier local administration structure are a "revolution," requiring strong determination, resolute action, and unity in direction and implementation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on June 14.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his confidence that with the current momentum, new motivation, and strong resources, the two-tier local administration system will operate smoothly and effectively, bringing tangible benefits to the people.