The PM commended 12 ministries and central agencies and 20 localities for above-average performance, while criticising 22 ministries, sectors and central agencies as well as 12 localities for lagging behind.
A joint report by the HCM City Institute for Development Studies and international partners estimates that the city alone will need about 990 trillion VND (nearly 38 billion USD) for its green transition and digital transformation over the next decade, averaging 4 billion USD annually.
Meeting with WEF Managing Director Stephan Mergenthaler, PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked Mergenthaler and WEF for their support in organising the Autumn Economic Forum, noting that the Managing Director’s address added energy and substance to the event.
According to the document, at its meeting on October 31, after considering the proposal of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission on revising Regulation No. 60-QD/TW, issued on March 8, 2022, the Politburo and Secretariat approved the restructuring of Party organisations of 18 economic groups and corporations, and four State-owned commercial banks.
Dr. Phan Bich Thien, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Women’s Forum in Europe, has given her opinions on draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress, hailing the documents’ focus on building a nation with rapid, sustainable development, prosperity and happiness.
In Conclusion No. 201, issued on October 31, the Politburo and the Secretariat outlined requirements for the provincial and municipal Party congresses for the 2025–2030 term. They stated that by December 15, all positions of provincial People’s Committee chairpersons, heads of inspection commissions, and chief inspectors must be filled by officials who are not from the local area.
Ambassador Nguyen Dac Thanh affirmed that the Party and State always highly evaluate the insights of overseas Vietnamese, especially intellectuals, experts and entrepreneurs who possess modern knowledge, international experience and a deep sense of patriotism - an important resource for national development and sustainable integration.
When every citizen abides by law, every organisation respects it, and every public servant acts according to it, the rule of law will truly become a source of internal strength — a solid foundation for a strong, prosperous, and everlasting Vietnam.
Dr. Le Duy Binh, Director of Economica Vietnam, predicted that Vietnam’s growth in 2026 would outpace that of 2025, provided macroeconomic policies remain flexible and risks related to monetary policy, inflation, and public debt are well managed.
The shared objective of the Party, the National Assembly, the Government, and the people is clear and simple: a sustainably developing nation, a just and humane society, citizens empowered to succeed through their own efforts, and strict accountability for those who violate the law, with no exceptions.
Deputies discussed in groups the draft Law on Temporary Detention, Custody, and Restriction of Movement, the draft amended Law on Criminal Judgment Enforcement, and the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Judicial Records.
The Politburo and Secretariat urged strict adherence to the Politburo’s personnel regulations, stronger accountability from leaders, and effective evaluation and deployment of officials. The grassroots level was directed to shift from a passive to a proactive and enabling governance model, enhancing socio-economic management and responding promptly to public and business needs.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the need to establish a clear order of priorities, focusing on institutionalising and implementing recent Politburo resolutions, particularly on the development of the State-owned economic sector, foreign-invested sector, high-speed rail, nuclear energy, and the settlement of long-delayed projects, including power projects.
When the innovative mindset spreads from the central level to every commune and ward, when the administrations are truly "close to the people," public trust is strengthened, and the vision for a modern, transparent, and service-oriented administration is becoming a reality.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted that thanks to the Party’s leadership and nationwide efforts, socio-economic performance has improved month by month and quarter by quarter.
In their September reports, major international bodies unanimously highlight Vietnam’s impressive economic momentum. While projections for 2025-2026 vary, reflecting cautious assessments of global risks, optimism remains strong.
The two-tier local administration apparatus has been largely consolidated with smooth operations, uninterrupted service delivery, and improved public service.
Nationwide, more service centres are setting up dedicated counters to help residents log into the National Public Service Portal – a central gateway where users can submit applications, monitor progress, make payments and evaluate services with a single login.
Vietnam has proven adaptability, proactivity, and creativity over eight decades, while demonstrating resilience to sustain growth, said Dr. Le Thu Huong, Chair of the Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute's Advisory Board.
The two-tier local government model, after two months of implementation, has proved stable and effective in clearing obstacles, meeting public expectations, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.