Vietnamese intellectuals in Switzerland optimistic about state apparatus streamlining
Streamlining the administrative apparatus, as directed by General Secretary To Lam, provides an opportunity to select competent, dedicated, and moral officials to improve the political system's efficiency.
Hanoi (VNA) - Streamlining the administrative apparatus, as directed by General Secretary To Lam, provides an opportunity to select competent, dedicated, and moral officials to improve the political system's efficiency and align it with global development trends, according to Vietnamese intellectuals in Switzerland.
Dr. Luu Vinh Toan, a senior expert at Move Digital AG in Zurich, who keeps a close watch on developments in his homeland, expressed his hope that the process will optimise operations of the political apparatus, thus strengthening public trust, while public services will be further improved for greater efficiency.
The application of digital technologies will help address many bottlenecks previously faced, improve transparency, and prevent fraud, he added.
Sharing Toan’s view on utilising advanced technologies, Ly Pham, Business Development Manager at at JANZZ.technology, showed her support for Vietnam’s streamlining efforts, calling it a necessary and timely step as Vietnam deepens its international integration.
According to Ly, the work will undoubtedly bring many tanbile benefits as it contributes to reducing state budget expenditures, allowing more resources for priority areas like education and health care, minimising bureaucracy and wastefulness, improving public service quality, and motivating remaining officials to better their skills, accountability, and dedication.
From her perspective, Rachel Isenschmid, a member of the Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF), highlighted streamlining the administrative system to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability as a crucial and necessary step.
The initiative helps not only improve management efficiency but also creates a more favourable environment for businesses and citizens, she said, noting that a flexible and transparent system will boost investment, encourage innovation, and foster Vietnam's competitiveness in the international arena.
💙 A more streamlined and efficient administrative system will also improve the business environment, thereby strengthening bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Switzerland, she said./.
The Government apparatus in the 2021-2026 tenure, after being restructured and streamlined, will feature 14 ministries, three ministerial-level agencies, and five government-affiliated agencies.
The Politburo directed the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission to continue working closely with Party committees and affiliated Party bodies to tackle obstacles arising during the implementation phase, ensuring strict adherence to the 13th-term Politburo’s Directive on the organisation of Party congresses at all levels in the lead-up to the 14th National Party Congress and the Politburo’s conclusion on adjustments to the Directive.
Singapore’s The Straits Times and Thailand’s Bangkok Post and Kaohoon International described the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s approval of the apparatus restructuring plan as a major shift.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
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Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
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The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
