This topic was addressed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a group discussion on February 14, focusing on the supplementary plan for socio-economic development in 2025 with an ambitious growth target of 8% or more. The discussion also touched on key issues such as special mechanisms for urban and cross-border railways, and the implementation of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant.
According to the Prime Minister, these initiatives are essential to meet the objective needs of the country in the current context.
Strengthening Grassroots to Serve the People
When discussing organizational restructuring, the Prime Minister emphasized that administrative reform is not merely a mechanical process but aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce red tape, and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles.
“By removing one level of administration, we clearly reduce procedural burdens. This must go hand-in-hand with digital transformation to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of our administrative system,” the Prime Minister stated.
Regarding organizational restructuring, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of appropriate personnel placement, improving quality, and restructuring the cadre of public employees.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaking at the February 14 group discussion (Photo: Pham Thang).
“Why are we eliminating district-level police forces? Each district has around 100 officers. When we restructure, some are moved to the provincial level, but the majority are reassigned to grassroots levels, closer to the people. Issues arise at the grassroots, and most citizens live there—villages, towns, and communes. If we aim to serve the people, we must strengthen grassroots organizations,” the Prime Minister stressed.
This administrative reform, including within Party structures, serves national development, ultimately aiming for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people, alongside a strong and prosperous nation, according to the Prime Minister.
The head of government emphasized the need for high determination, great effort, and decisive action. He also affirmed the importance of prioritizing tasks to mobilize resources quickly.
With limited resources, time, and capacity, yet high demands, it’s crucial to focus on priorities, the Prime Minister remarked.
Creating Space for Innovation at Ministries and Local Levels
The head of government also reflected on a challenging term, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, global conflicts disrupting supply chains, and natural disasters like storms and floods, all impacting the domestic economy.
During this period, leadership changes occurred multiple times at both central and local levels.
Despite these challenges, Vietnam set ambitious goals and maintained macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation, and promoted growth, according to government leadership.
Notably, amidst difficulties, the Prime Minister highlighted effective social welfare programs, from pandemic response to post-super typhoon Yagi recovery.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasizing the goal of national prosperity and people’s well-being, not settling for easily achievable targets (Photo: Pham Thang).
Discussing growth targets further, the Prime Minister noted that the 6.5-7% growth target set at the 10th Central Committee Plenum was challenging, especially after the Yagi super typhoon when many advised him to lower certain 2024 goals.
“I responded that we strive for national prosperity and people’s well-being, not for easily attainable goals. The harder the challenge, the greater the effort required,” the head of government emphasized.
This is why the government reported to the National Assembly, the Politburo, and the Central Committee about potentially aiming higher in 2025—specifically targeting over 8% growth instead of 6.5-7%.
“If we don’t set such ambitious targets, maintaining a moderate 6-7% annual growth rate will make it difficult to achieve the two centennial goals, so we must push for higher growth,” the Prime Minister stressed.
Outlining various solutions, the Prime Minister noted the need to create space for innovation among ministries, sectors, localities, businesses, and other stakeholders in pursuing growth targets.
To achieve high growth, the Prime Minister suggested increasing credit growth and combining fiscal and monetary policies appropriately, even if it means “sacrificing a bit of inflation.”
The Prime Minister also mentioned boosting public investment to drive private investment, promoting three strategic breakthroughs. He particularly emphasized developing high-quality human resources, leveraging science, technology, and fostering innovation.
“We must rely on science, technology, and innovation to boost labor productivity. This is an objective requirement; failing to do so will result in falling behind,” the Prime Minister said, suggesting that mechanisms and policies should be adjusted while implementing reforms.
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