On November 28th, continuing the 10th session agenda, National Assembly delegates convened in the main hall to discuss the amended Planning Law and the adjustments to the 2021-2030 National Master Plan, with a vision towards 2050.
Delegate Nguyen Manh Hung addressing the assembly. Photo: Pham Thang
Delegate Nguyen Manh Hung (Can Tho City) expressed strong agreement with the government’s proposal to amend Resolution No. 81 on adjusting the 2021-2030 National Master Plan, with a vision towards 2050.
This adjustment redefines the national development space, focusing resources on key areas, restructuring growth models, and shifting from capital- and labor-intensive growth to a depth-oriented approach. This new model leverages science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as catalysts for advancement.
Commenting on specific details, Delegate Hung supported the GDP growth target of 10% or higher for 2026-2030. Economic growth models indicate that this goal relies on capital, labor, and total factor productivity (TFP). Calculations suggest that achieving over 10% GDP growth requires labor productivity growth of approximately 9% and a 60% TFP contribution. The draft resolution proposes 8.5% and 55%, respectively, which may be insufficient.
Therefore, Delegate Hung recommended adjusting these targets to 9% and 60% or higher, especially given the need to sustain high GDP growth over the next 10-15 years and Vietnam’s lower labor productivity compared to regional peers.
Regarding socio-economic regions, Delegate Hung emphasized the importance of inter-regional development and connectivity for effective resource allocation. He suggested enhancing mechanisms for inter-regional coordination and connectivity, ensuring local governments within regions collaborate seamlessly.
Additionally, he proposed integrating connectivity with neighboring countries through established economic corridors, such as the East-West Economic Corridor linking Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Da Nang; the North-South Economic Corridor from Kunming (China) through Laos and Myanmar to Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh; the Southern Economic Corridor from Bangkok (Thailand) through Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta; and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Proposal for Mandatory Data Sharing Among Ministries and Local Governments
Delegate Nguyen Tam Hung speaking on November 28th. Photo: Pham Thang
Commenting on the amended Planning Law, Delegate Nguyen Tam Hung (Ho Chi Minh City) highlighted issues in the planning system. Fragmented management and lack of coordination among sectors and localities have delayed project approvals, increased investor costs, and reduced resource efficiency.
He proposed mandating synchronized digital data sharing among ministries and local governments, with clear accountability for delays or mismatches in planning processes.
Regarding planning procedures, Delegate Hung noted the lengthy approval process involving multiple consultations and reviews. To expedite approvals without compromising quality, he suggested legalizing a “synchronized digital submission” mechanism with mandatory response deadlines for each agency. Protracted internal processes have delayed critical projects, increased costs, and diminished economic competitiveness.
Investors and businesses have reported that detailed plans, despite complete submissions, undergo multiple internal reviews by various agencies. This reality burdens businesses and investors, replacing a true one-stop process with time-consuming interactions with multiple state agencies.
“Projects often wait months for feedback from a single department, leading to missed opportunities, eroded trust, and investor withdrawal,” Delegate Hung emphasized.
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