All laws should be implemented equally for everyone, not just for specific groups: Viewpoint of Party Leader

Unleashing Change in Vietnam: Tô Lâm's Vision for Institutional Revolution

HÀ NỘI - Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) embarked on a transformational journey during their recent ninth session, diving headfirst into discussions on numerous bills, including the draft Law on supplementation and amendments to some articles of the Law on Citizenship, the draft revised Law on the State Budget, and more.

The assembly tackled a wide range of legislation, covering public procurement, public-private partnerships, customs, import-export taxes, investment, public investment, the management and use of public assets, and much more.

speaking at his group's discussion, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm zeroed in on the stubborn institutional bottlenecks standing in the way of national progress. Highlighting the imperative of legal and institutional reform as a cornerstone for development, he emphasized that this transformation is in its infancy.

He pointed to the array of legislative work during recent NA sessions, both routine and extraordinary, as a testimony to the focus on legal reform. Tô Lâm stressed the necessity of creating laws that spark public participation, pave the way for innovation, and cast a long-term vision for development - aspects that have, thus far, been overlooked.

The guiding principle behind Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW of the Politburo, which outlines the blueprint for reforming legal development and implementation in line with the nation's needs in the new era, is to build a legal system that is coherent, practical, transparent, and business-friendly, while eliminating overlapping and contradictory regulations.

In Tô Lâm's view, it's time for a radical shift in legislative mentality, one that moves from managing to serving, from passive to proactive, and from control to enabling development. Lawmaking must anticipate and adapt to real-world developments, displaying clear foresight, practical relevance, and readiness for rapid evolution.

The enforcement of laws must be unwavering, fair, and profound, embracing transparency and openness to ensure utmost convenience for individuals, businesses, and the community as a whole. Tô Lâm emphasized that laws are not a tool for serving particular interests but rather a gift for the people, a beacon guiding everyone.

As the pursuit of progress reaches new heights, a national conference is slated for May 18 to disseminate and implement two pivotal resolutions: Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on legal reform and Resolution. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development. The event will also tackle four other crucial resolutions on science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and international integration.

Competent authorities are hastening the completion of resolutions regarding education, training, and health care, Tô Lâm announced.

On the proposed amendments to the Law on Citizenship, Tô Lâm stated that the legislation's soul should echo national pride, unity, and the significance of each individual's role. Citizenship and passports, he asserted, are sacred, underscoring the need for the law to galvanize people's strengths, honour contributions to the nation, and close the door on loopholes leading to document fraud or related crimes.

Many lawmakers concurred that the draft revised Law on supplementation and amendments to some articles of the Law on Citizenship provides a solid legal footing for overseas Vietnamese to acquire or reclaim Vietnamese citizenship and exercise their full rights as citizens. However, they cautioned that the draft still lacks mechanisms for handling special naturalization cases.

The government's decision to make revisions to the law, aimed at easing policies for reacquiring Vietnamese citizenship and streamlining administrative procedures, seeks to better support foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese returning to invest, engage in business, and contribute to scientific development, innovation, and digital transformation. - VNA/VNS

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, representing Hà Nội, addresses the group discussion of the National Assembly meeting on a number of bills. - VNA/VNS Photo

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The government's focus on legal reform, as seen in the array of legislative work during recent NA sessions, extends to policy-and-legislation concerning education, science, technology, health, and business.
Tô Lâm emphasized the need for laws that encourage public participation, spark innovation, and cast a long-term vision for development, which have been less recognized in the past.
In Tô Lâm's vision, the enforcement of laws should be unwavering, fair, and profound, providing utmost convenience for individuals, businesses, and the community as a whole, without serving particular interests.
The proposed amendments to the Law on Citizenship, according to Tô Lâm, should reflect national pride, unity, and the significance of each individual’s role, aiming to close loopholes leading to document fraud or related crimes.
In the spirit of international integration, the national conference will also address resolutions on science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and technology, seeking to support foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese returning to invest, engage in business, and contribute to scientific development, innovation, and digital transformation.
Tô Lâm's call for a radical shift in legislative mentality emphasizes that lawmaking should anticipate and adapt to real-world developments, displaying clear foresight, practical relevance, and readiness for rapid evolution.
The implications of these policy-and-legislation changes touch upon various aspects of society, including politics, general news, crime, and even sports, as the nation embarks on a transformational journey toward comprehensive progress.

All laws should be implemented equally for everyone, not just for specific groups: Viewpoint of Party Leader