In the report, the Committee for Delegation Work proposed amendments to the regulations regarding the organization of local governments following a two-tier model.
The draft law eliminates all provisions pertaining to the People’s Councils at the district level, their delegates, People’s Committees at the district level, and election organizing bodies at the district level, including electoral units for the People’s Council at the district level.
To grant more autonomy and delegate responsibilities to local governments, the draft proposes that the People’s Committees at the commune level decide on the establishment of polling areas without requiring approval from higher authorities.
Following the reorganization of administrative units, there was a significant increase in the number of commune-level units. Requiring provincial approval would result in more administrative procedures and workload.
National Assembly deputies at the 9th session. Photo: National Assembly |
The current Law stipulates that the consultation conferences in provinces and cities include representatives of the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front at the district level. The draft law proposes that these conferences include representatives of the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front at the commune level.
Regarding the reduction in the time required for the election process and procedures, the draft law suggests reducing the time from the deadline for submitting candidacies to the election day to 42 days (currently 70 days).
For the time between the election day and the inaugural session of the 16th National Assembly term/People’s Councils term 2026-2031, the draft law adjusts the deadline for announcing election results and the list of elected deputies to a maximum of 10 days after the election (the current Law stipulates 20 days).
It also adjusts the time for receiving complaints about election results to a maximum of 3 days after the announcement of election results and the time for resolving complaints to a maximum of 7 days from the date of receipt.
The draft law proposes that additional elections or re-elections should be held within 7 days after the election.
With these adjustments, the Committee for Delegation Work estimates that the inaugural session of the 16th National Assembly could be held as early as 22 days after the election.
With these new provisions, the minimum time from the deadline for submitting candidacies to the inaugural session of the new National Assembly and People’s Councils is expected to be shortened by nearly 40 days.
Discussing the shortening of the term of the 15th National Assembly
Today, the National Assembly will discuss the shortening of the term of the 15th National Assembly and the term of the People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term, as well as the proposal to hold nationwide elections for the 16th National Assembly deputies and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Party Congresses usually conclude in January, followed by elections in late May. It is customary to allow four months to complete the necessary tasks related to the elections of National Assembly deputies, People’s Councils, and the completion of senior state personnel.
According to Nguyen Phuong Thuy, Vice Chairman of the Committee for Legal and Judicial Affairs, the four-month period is quite long. The Standing Committee considered and agreed to report to the National Assembly on shortening the term of the 15th National Assembly and the term of the People’s Councils at all levels by about three months, so that the election of deputies to the next National Assembly and People’s Councils can be held after the Party Congress.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that the proposed date for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is Sunday, March 15, 2026. The first session of the National Assembly is expected to be held on April 6, 2026.
This week, the National Assembly will continue discussions on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Constitution, the draft Law on Local Government Organization, the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants, the Law on Management and Use of State Capital Invested in Production and Business, the draft Law on Atomic Energy (amended), the draft Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, the draft Law on State Budget (amended), and the draft Resolution on piloting some mechanisms and policies for the special development of Hai Phong city.
Tran Thuong
– 05:00 12/05/2025
“Streamlining Territories: The Premier’s Vision for Efficient Administrative Reform”
“On the morning of May 9, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a pivotal Government meeting to discuss the reorganization of administrative units at all levels and the development of a streamlined model for a two-tier local government structure. This timely initiative underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a more efficient and responsive public administration system, ultimately enhancing service delivery and governance across Vietnam.”
Streamlining Efficiency: Slashing Red Tape by Over 40% for Inspections Across 12 Ministries, Countless Departments, and Counties
The amended law has slashed over 40% of administrative procedures conducted by 12 ministry-level inspectors, 5 department-level inspectors, inspectors of the Vietnam Social Insurance, 696 district-level inspectors, and 1,001 provincial-level inspectors.
“Proposed Discount Shopping Center in Ho Chi Minh City to Lure Tourists”
“Red tape is a significant hindrance to the growth and prosperity of Vietnam’s business community. This is according to the Chairman of the Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City, who highlights the cumbersome administrative procedures as a key issue facing enterprises today. The current bureaucratic red tape is stifling the dynamic and innovative spirit of businesses, hindering their ability to adapt, grow, and contribute to the country’s economic development.”
Is the Vietnamese Stock Market Lacking Quality Goods?
The Vietnamese stock market still lacks depth, with large caps predominantly comprising familiar enterprises and few prominent new private conglomerates. To address this issue, policies should focus on accelerating the equitization of state-owned enterprises and fostering an environment conducive to the robust growth of private enterprises.
Streamlining Administrative Procedures: Unblocking the Path to Efficient Social Housing Development
The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association urges local authorities to take decisive action to remove obstacles and streamline the administrative processes related to investing in and developing social housing projects.
