OP-ED

Resolution 59 marks a historic turning point in Vietnam’s international integration process, identifying integration as a strategic motivation for the nation to confidently enter a new era.

According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.

With digitalisation empowering microenterprises like Siti’s, it is no surprise that ASEAN’s digital economy is poised to reach almost 2 trillion USD by 2030.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised: “People are placed at the centre as the main subject in order to realise visions. People are considered the centre, the objective, and the driving force of all policies and actions at all levels.”

​Universal hospital fee exemption will bring sweeping benefits including improved access to healthcare, earlier detection and treatment of illnesses, more efficient use of health financing, and reduced financial pressure on households.

This historic milestone not only marks the liberation and reunification of Vietnam but also symbolises the end of imperialism in the Mekong region.

The ultimate goal of this move is to create a development space for the new administrative units that aligns with the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

In Vietnam, the potential is enormous: investments in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure could generate up to half a million new jobs by 2030, especially in sectors such as solar power, energy efficiency, and clean transport.

The proposal is of historic significance, not only in terms of restructuring administrative units and civil employees, but also in decentralising power, re-arranging administrative boundaries, allocating resources, and redesigning development spaces, with the aim of bringing the administration closer to the people, better serving the people, and opening up a new complexion for national development, with a long-term vision for at least 100 years.

Currently, in Vietnam, there are more than 670 SOEs, with about two-thirds wholly owned by the state. In the remaining ones, the state holds more than 50% of the charter capital.

Many experts believe that to effectively implement this policy, a suitable roadmap and concerted solutions are necessary to ensure the rationality of the organisational structure, avoid overburdening local administrations, and guarantee the maximum legitimate rights and interests of the people.

Beyond reforms, establishing effective mechanisms for dialogue and policy feedback is critical, enabling the private sector to shape economic decisions with practical, actionable input.

Within just the first 15 days of March - the month marking the commencement of the new organisational apparatus - a series of swift, decisive, and practical national and social policy decisions were made, demonstrating a firm commitment to the principles of ensuring an “elite, streamlined, strong, efficient, valid and effective” newly-formed system.

Specifically, on March 1, the Government issued Decree No. 51/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 10/2022/ND-CP dated January 15, 2022 regulating registration fees. The new decree clearly states that BEVs will continue to be exempt from 100% of the first-time registration fees from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027.

Beyond legal measures, education and awareness on traffic etiquette are crucial. Encouraging a culture of patience and respect on the roads will help foster a more harmonious and safer society.

From January 25 to 10am on February 2, the country recorded 445 traffic accidents, resulting in 209 deaths and 373 injuries, while over 17,000 cases of drunk driving were detected.

The fruits of economic growth must be shared harmoniously, fairly, and equitably among all citizens, Party General Secretary To Lam told a conference reviewing the 2024 performance and setting 2025 tasks for the Government and local authorities in Hanoi on January 8.

Despite Vietnam's efforts and achievements in ensuring human rights, including the protection of freedom of religion and belief, which have been recognised and highly praised by many countries, certain individuals and organisations with hostile ideologies have continued to distort the truth, fabricate stories, and create false narratives with malicious intents.

Sabina Stein, Head of Governance & Participation, UNDP in Vietnam, has recently penned an article, lauding Vietnam’s engagement in international human rights instruments and cooperation.

The strong development of digital technology has made the protection of national sovereignty, independence, security, social order and people in the cyberspace an urgent need for every country and Vietnam is no exception. Vietnam has been working to establish a standardised legal framework to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable digital environment.