At the meeting, the Government discussed and gave opinions on six proposals for law building, including: Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Organization of the Government; Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Organization of Local Government; Atomic Energy Law (amended); Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments; Law on Temporary Detention, Temporary Detention and Prohibition of Leaving the Place of Residence; Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on the Use of Energy Saving and Efficiency; and the draft Ordinance on Management and Protection of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The Prime Minister suggested that it is necessary to change the mindset of lawmaking towards a direction that is both manageable and flexible, unblocking and mobilizing all resources for national development – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
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After giving opinions on specific contents, concluding the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh clarified that after a day of urgent and enthusiastic working with a high sense of responsibility, the Government considered and gave opinions on seven important contents (six proposals for law building and one ordinance project).
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the efforts and active preparation of the Ministries of National Defense, Industry and Trade, Science and Technology, Public Security, and Home Affairs in presenting the contents; seriously and thoroughly absorbed and explained the opinions of the Standing Government, as well as the opinions of the Government members, to amend and perfect the proposals and draft laws and ordinances. He also acknowledged the heartfelt, responsible, practical, profound, and high-quality opinions of the Government members and delegates attending the meeting.
The Prime Minister requested the Ministers to seriously absorb the opinions of the Government members and delegates, and perfect the proposals and draft ordinances according to regulations. He also asked the Ministry of Justice to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to continue reviewing and identifying problematic and inconsistent issues in the system of legal documents, and to listen to feedback, including those submitted through the Government’s electronic portal.
The Prime Minister requested the Deputy Prime Ministers, according to their areas of responsibility, to directly guide the completion of the above-mentioned seven important contents. He assigned the Government Office to coordinate with relevant ministries and sectors to fully absorb the opinions and complete and submit the Government’s resolution for the meeting to ensure unified implementation.
Regarding the key tasks for the coming time in law-building work, the Prime Minister requested to continue summarizing reality and building policies, assessing policy impacts; concretizing and institutionalizing the Party’s guidelines and policies; and continue removing bottlenecks and obstacles related to the fields of the seven projects of law and ordinance proposals.
Especially, the Prime Minister suggested changing the mindset of lawmaking towards a direction that is both manageable and flexible, unblocking and mobilizing all resources for national development, especially in the next phase, to achieve double-digit growth and realize the two centenary goals of the country. He emphasized that the law should provide a framework and principles, while the Government, ministries, and sectors should be authorized to issue specific guidelines to keep up with the dynamic reality.
Along with this, it is necessary to review and resolutely eliminate “permission-giving” mechanisms, prevent corruption, negativity, and vested interests in the law-making process, and not criminalize economic and civil relations, thus protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the people and businesses.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered the concluding speech at the November 2024 Government Meeting on Law Building – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
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The Government and ministries and sectors should focus on state management, strategy building, planning, policy formulation, law making, and developing tools for checking and supervising law enforcement. At the same time, they should maximize the reduction of administrative procedures and compliance costs for people and businesses, promote the application of science and technology, digital transformation, and minimize direct contact and transactions to prevent petty corruption.
The Prime Minister also noted that the content of the draft laws and ordinances should be concise, clear, and easy to understand, with well-defined rights and responsibilities. He emphasized the need for decentralization and empowerment, along with appropriate resource allocation, improved capacity for implementation at lower levels, enhanced supervision and inspection, and a shift from pre-inspection to post-inspection.
The Prime Minister suggested that the drafting agencies continue to gather feedback from affected subjects, related agencies, scientists, and experts, and refer to international experiences. He also emphasized the importance of policy communication, especially for new and challenging issues.
Directing the urgent implementation of the laws and resolutions just passed by the National Assembly, the Prime Minister requested the Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to promptly direct the drafting and issuance of guiding documents for the laws and resolutions. At the same time, they should promptly propose amendments to the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents in a practical manner, avoiding unnecessary complexities.
The ministries, sectors, and localities were also requested to continue reviewing the laws that have been issued, especially those with problematic and outdated contents or those that have not kept up with reality, to perfect the legal system. They were instructed to solve problems within their authority, and if the issue exceeds their competence, to propose solutions to the competent authorities. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to uphold discipline and strict control of power in law-making.
Emphasizing that the “bottleneck of bottlenecks” is also the “breakthrough of breakthroughs” and the “driving force and resource for development,” the Prime Minister requested the ministers and heads of sectors to directly lead and guide the law-building work, actively contribute opinions to laws drafted by other agencies, and continue to prioritize leadership and direction, investing time, effort, human resources, and material facilities in the institutional work.
Hiring the Right Talent: Combating Negativity and Corruption in Public Investment
Vice Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized the importance of promptly replacing officials, civil servants, and public employees who lack capacity or cause disturbances and hassles. He also stressed the need to resolutely address negative and corrupt behaviors in public investment management.
The New Quintet: Envisioning the Titles of Five Reformed Ministries
The proposed structural reforms are an interesting development; by merging the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the new super-ministry of Home Affairs and Labor will be formed. This merger aims to streamline processes and create a cohesive approach to policies that affect the everyday lives of citizens. Similarly, the union of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Construction will result in the birth of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development, a powerful entity with a focus on the nation’s physical fabric and its efficient functioning.
The Prime Minister’s Fifth Inspection of the Long Thanh Airport Project Site
On December 3rd, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Dong Nai to inspect the progress of two key infrastructure projects: the Long Thanh International Airport and the Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway. With a keen eye for detail, the Prime Minister assessed the development of these projects, which are expected to boost economic growth and connectivity in the region.
The Government Hasn’t Proposed Adjustments to Personal Income Tax Exemptions
Mr. Vu Tuan Anh, a permanent member of the Finance and Budget Committee, stated that the government has not yet proposed any adjustments to the personal income tax exemption.
Prime Minister Directs Action on Bank Interest Rates; Fate of B1 and B2 Driver’s Licenses
Prime Minister Calls for Lower Bank Interest Rates; Nearly VND 670,000 Billion to be Pumped into the Economy; Important Updates on the Fate of B1 and B2 Car Driving Licenses; Gold Prices Fluctuate, Leaving Many Anxious. These were the notable highlights from the past week.
