Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that the draft socio-economic report for the 14th Party Congress must adopt a strategic, forward-looking approach that transcends conventional limits.
During the fourth session of the Congress' Socio-Economic Subcommittee on March 13, the Prime Minister said the draft must align with the Political Report and other key documents, incorporating guidance from Party General Secretary To Lam.
The Subcommittee has been refining the draft report, with updates set to be presented to the Party Central Committee in early April. These revisions will reflect global developments, domestic growth demands, and recent resolutions issued by the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the National Assembly, and the Government.
The PM instructed that the draft report must provide an accurate assessment of the current situation, staying grounded in practical realities with a strong focus on feasibility, actionable outcomes, and measurable impact. He emphasised that the report must demonstrate forward-looking vision, innovative thinking, and ambitious goals that go beyond traditional limits. The draft report should align with the Political Report and other key documents, fully incorporating the Party General Secretary’s directives.
Chinh stressed that the draft report must highlight major achievements during 2021-2025 with historical significance, while clearly identifying existing shortcomings, obstacles, and bottlenecks. The report must be practical to ensure successful implementation of the 100-year goal of the Party’s founding, while aligning with the 100-year milestone of the nation’s founding. The content must maintain a high level of action-oriented and results-driven focus, with clear priorities and concise language suitable for a strategic congress document, he noted.
The draft report must emphasise three key strategic breakthroughs, nanely institutional reforms; infrastructure development, particularly in transportation and energy; and workforce development and capacity building.
The PM called for updates on emerging issues, promoting science, innovation, and digital transformation as the foundation for growth. He stressed the importance of smart governance, digital society, and digital citizenship; improving the business and investment environment; and implementing the General Secretary’s directive on establishing a national investment portal.
He underscored that the draft report must present a comprehensive context, addressing key challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global economic downturns, and slow recovery. It should showcase Vietnam’s leadership, policies, and collective efforts, including contributions from the political system, citizens, businesses, and international partners. Major achievements should be backed by clear, compelling data, emphasising the private sector’s role as a crucial economic driver. The report must also objectively outline existing limitations, weaknesses, their causes, and key lessons learned.
He called for bold, proactive, and effective implementation of Party policies and State laws. He stressed the importance of timely and effective policy responses to new and complex issues, clear role definitions with strong coordination, and combining national strength with global trends. He highlighted that resources stem from strategic thinking, motivation arises from innovation, and strength originates from the people. He called for enhanced decentralisation and delegation of authority, paired with proper resources allocation, improved oversight, and strengthened accountability to boost execution capacity.
On key priorities and solutions, the PM underscored that institutional reform must be the "breakthrough of breakthroughs." He called for targeted, high-impact implementation with a strong focus on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. He stressed the need to foster all economic sectors, especially the private sector, and encouraged strong policies to support startups, innovation, and the establishment of new enterprises. Developing a highly skilled workforce for key growth drivers, particularly emerging industries, was also emphasised, he added.
PM Chinh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to recognising the private sector as a vital component of the national economy, describing it as the most significant driver of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. He called for mechanisms to engage private enterprises in major infrastructure projects and expand local authority to mobilise resources for socio-economic development while ensuring debt repayment capabilities. He also urged efforts to address air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, ensuring a clean, green, and beautiful environment./.
