Starting in Q3 2026, the Government will pilot a KPI-based scoring system in lawmaking to measure progress, assess quality, and determine the responsibilities of each ministry and sector.
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh said that preparations are underway to conduct a comprehensive review and revision of the 2013 Constitution after a decision is made by the competent authority.
The Central Party Office has just issued Document No. 2992 announcing the opinion of Standing Committee member Tran Cam Tu on the comprehensive review of the system of legal normative documents.
General Secretary and President To Lam signed Decision No. of the Politburo on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee on institutional improvement and law enforcement.
The relevant agencies are reporting to the competent authorities for consideration regarding the organization of an extraordinary session of the National Assembly, tentatively scheduled for the end of July or beginning of August, lasting 20-25 days.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung requested the Ministry of Justice to improve the effectiveness of civil and administrative enforcement, especially the recovery of assets obtained through corruption and economic crimes.
Stating that the law must become a driving force for development, the Speaker of the National Assembly emphasized that the ultimate goal is to improve the material and spiritual lives of the people.
Regarding the legislative direction for the 16th National Assembly term, the Politburo requested a comprehensive review and revision of the 2013 Constitution to align with current realities.
The government plans to submit 15 draft laws and resolutions to the 14th National Assembly for approval, including many difficult and complex draft laws with far-reaching impacts on all aspects of social life.
The Prime Minister emphasized that institutions are both a driving force and a resource for development; institutions must lead the way to remove bottlenecks.
The Speaker of the National Assembly emphasized the spirit previously mentioned by the General Secretary, which is to use law enforcement as a benchmark and resolutely overcome the situation where "the law is correct but difficult to implement."
The General Secretary urged ministries, departments, and localities to continue fully implementing the goals, requirements, and tasks outlined in the resolution, emphasizing that "what has been done well needs to be done even better."
The Speaker of the National Assembly requested strict adherence to the legislative process and resolute prevention and combating of corruption and vested interests in accordance with the spirit of Political Bureau Regulation 178.
The Prime Minister stated that the mechanism for preventing, detecting, and handling corruption will be improved, and transparency in the management of assets and income of officials and civil servants will be enhanced.
The Prime Minister requested that priority be given to allocating resources for the development of technological infrastructure, big data, AI, virtual assistants, etc., in the process of drafting and implementing laws.
The Prime Minister proposed a review to reduce administrative procedures by 30%, along with a 30% reduction in processing time and compliance costs, thereby lowering the burden on citizens and businesses.
In the process of lawmaking, the Prime Minister has directed a resolute reduction of administrative procedures, elimination of intermediaries, and the removal of situations where superiors "legitimize" actions taken by subordinates.
In 2025, the Government aims to review the entire legal system and amend and supplement it to remove obstacles and shortcomings, thereby promoting innovation and development.
Regarding the drafting of the E-commerce Law, the Prime Minister issued a directive on combating smuggling, fraud, commercial deception, counterfeit goods, and pirated products.
The National Assembly allows the Government to issue resolutions to amend certain articles in laws and resolutions of the National Assembly during the period when amendments have not yet been made.
The General Secretary emphasized the absolute need to avoid situations where "words don't match actions," where people show favoritism or bring personal interests into the workplace.
The Politburo's consecutive issuance of four groundbreaking resolutions is likened to the "Four Pillars" shaping the national development architecture in the new era.
The Prime Minister suggested implementing appropriate policies to encourage childbirth, such as researching the expansion of social housing policies for large families and vulnerable groups who have children.
Identifying institutional issues as "the bottleneck of bottlenecks," the Prime Minister cited practical problems and shortcomings in land management, land clearance, and food safety and hygiene.
"We must dare to think big, act big, and implement major reforms with the highest political determination and the most persistent efforts," the General Secretary stated.
The national conference to disseminate and implement Resolutions 66 and 68 of the Politburo was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation, with 1,5 million attendees.
Civil servants working in lawmaking are entitled to a monthly allowance equal to 100% of their current salary based on their salary coefficient (excluding allowances).
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According to a decision by the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam is appointed as the head of the Central Steering Committee on improving institutions and laws.
Emphasizing the need to avoid creating new procedures, the Prime Minister stated that businesses invest money in their operations and create livelihoods, so there is no reason to burden them.