Institutions, mechanisms and policies are resources for development: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked for a renewed mindset in building laws and issuance of mechanisms and policies to mobilise the general strength for development, emphasising that institutions, mechanisms, and policies are the sources of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked fora renewed mindset in building laws and issuance of mechanisms andpolicies to mobilise the general strength for development, emphasising thatinstitutions, mechanisms, and policies are the sources of development.
Chairing the Government's session onlaw-building on January 29, the PM stressed that resources originate fromthinking, motivation arises from innovation, and the strength emanates from thepeople.
He urged ministries and sectors toconcentrate on the leadership and guidance, especially for those holding leadingroles in building laws and perfecting institutions.
The Government leader underlinedthe necessity to invest human resources and resources to perform the task in away that is commensurate with the strategic breakthrough stature of the work.
Ministries and sectors were requested to improve policy responsecapacity, remove difficulties for socio-economic development, closely coordinatewith the National Assembly’s committees, consult with experts and scientists, andlearn from international experiences and apply them flexibly to suit Vietnameseconditions.
It is necessary to speed up digital transformation ininstitutional building and strengthen communication activities related to law-buildingand policy dissemination, he said.
PM Chinh stressed that attention must be paid to enhancing decentralisationcoupled with allocation of resources, minimising and simplifying administrativeprocedures, and addressing bottlenecks to promote the country's socio-economic development.
The PM emphasised the requirement to fight negative phenomena in law-making to prevent vested interest and policy corruption, issue legal documents, and strictly handle violations.
At the session, cabinet members discussed three draftlaws, namely the Law on amendments and supplements to anumber of articles of the Security Guard, the Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control (amended), and the Notaries Law (amended); and two proposals for building theLaw on Enforcement of Civil Judgments (amended) and the Law on Corporate IncomeTax (amended).
In 2024, the Government continues to focus onbuilding and completing the institutions, one of the three strategicbreakthroughs outlined in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress,the PM said.
It willalso conduct a review and amendment to existing legal regulations, aiming toeliminate difficulties, obstacles, and barriers, and to unlock all resourcesfor development; and propose the building of new legal regulations to adapt tothe 4th Industrial Revolution, and promote digital economy, green economy,circular economy, and emerging industries, he added./.
The 14th National Assembly (NA) has issued a resolution on the programme of building laws and ordinances in 2019 and adjustments to 2018’s programme, which was passed during the recent fifth NA session.
The National Assembly on June 11 passed a resolution on the legislature’s programme of building laws and ordinances in 2020 and adjustments to the law and ordinance building plan in 2019.
The National Assembly will strengthen efforts to build laws on issues related to women and children, said Politburo member and NA Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man during a meetng with the Vietnamese Women’s Association (VWU) Central Committee on March 4.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA) 
