The Vietnamese National Assembly is progressing toward streamlining and consolidating its organizational structure, with results expected by late December 2024 or early 2025, according to National Assembly Secretary-General Le Quang Tung.

At a press conference held on November 30 to announce the results of the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly, Tung emphasized the entire political system’s resolve to create a more efficient organizational framework.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party has tasked the National Assembly Party Delegation with drafting a streamlining plan by the first quarter of 2025. National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man also underscored the need for urgency, aiming for an apparatus that is “lean, strong, and effective.”

“Tightening the structure doesn’t just mean reducing numbers but ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and strength,” Tung said. He noted that a Steering Committee for organizational reform, led by Chairman Man, has been established to implement this objective.

The ongoing review includes implementing Resolution 18, examining restructuring proposals for the National Assembly's committees and offices. Tung confirmed that preliminary results would be presented to the Party Delegation and Politburo by late December 2024 or early January 2025.

Addressing concerns about the exact changes, Tung highlighted that any adjustments to the number of deputies or affiliated agencies require meticulous research and scientific evaluation.

Currently, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly comprises 18 members, including Chairman Tran Thanh Man, four vice-chairpersons, and leaders of various committees and offices.

Earlier, at a Central Committee meeting, Party General Secretary To Lam reaffirmed the importance of streamlining the political apparatus as a revolutionary mission requiring consensus across the Party and political system.

He stressed that the Politburo must direct the National Assembly Party Delegation to propose organizational restructuring and staffing reductions within its jurisdiction. “This task is of paramount importance,” Lam emphasized.

In addition to organizational reform, questions were raised about revising outdated personal income tax thresholds. Vu Tuan Anh, a member of the Finance and Budget Committee, explained that adjustments depend on consumer price index (CPI) increases of over 20%. However, despite significant changes since the last adjustment, no proposals have been made by the government to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.

Tran Thuong - Thu Hang