The resolution sets an ambitious target: gross domestic product (GDP) growth of at least 10%, with per capita GDP reaching USD 5,400–5,500. The average consumer price index (CPI) is projected to increase by approximately 4.5%.

Lawmakers called on the government and relevant agencies to continue prioritizing growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, and ensuring major economic balances, including public debt and fiscal deficit within regulated limits.

The government is urged to accelerate legal and institutional reform, foster strategic breakthroughs, and enhance law enforcement efficiency. This includes streamlining administrative procedures, improving the investment and business climate, tightening discipline, and intensifying anti-corruption and anti-waste efforts.

Improving governance and local administration

The National Assembly emphasized the need to resolve systemic overlaps, inconsistencies, and operational challenges, especially at the local level.

It also called for addressing bottlenecks in resources, workforce, infrastructure, planning, and digital transformation. The effectiveness of two-tier local governments must be enhanced, with greater decentralization and authority granted to lower levels, accompanied by appropriate resource allocation and accountability.

The resolution also demands performance-based civil servant evaluations (KPI-based), effective policies to attract high-quality talent, and strict enforcement of administrative discipline. It warns against the persistence of avoidance, buck-passing, and fear of responsibility among public officials.

Boosting infrastructure and connectivity

The National Assembly instructed the government to accelerate key infrastructure projects, including the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway, urban railway lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and various segments of the North–South high-speed railway. Investments in road and expressway networks linking regions and neighboring countries are also prioritized.

Environmental concerns were high on the agenda, with lawmakers urging the development of comprehensive plans to address air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The resolution also calls for updating emission standards for vehicles and rehabilitating polluted rivers and urban landscapes to meet modern, green, and sustainable standards.

Education reform and youth protection

In the field of education, the government was instructed to overhaul the general education curriculum. A unified national textbook set will be implemented starting in the 2026–2027 academic year. This move is part of a broader national modernization program for education between 2025 and 2035.

English is expected to be promoted as a second language in schools. Additional priorities include improving foreign language skills, enhancing living skills education, and equipping schools with psychological counseling services.

In response to public concern about school violence and mental health, the government committed to revising regulations on discipline (including Circular 19), enhancing student protection, and increasing collaboration between schools, families, and society.

Educational ethics, compassion, solidarity, and emotional well-being for both students and teachers will be emphasized. Authorities aim to avoid academic pressure that adversely affects psychological health.

Strengthening the healthcare system

The government pledged to improve the quality of medical services, expand preventive and primary care, and resolve longstanding issues in drug and equipment procurement. Efforts will be made to implement autonomy and socialization policies in the healthcare sector while ensuring effective national health insurance coverage.

As part of this effort, the government confirmed that it is studying a special salary regime and safety mechanism for healthcare workers. It also plans to expand the network of elderly care facilities.

Tran Thuong