HANOI, June 2025 – In a high-stakes special government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Minh Chính today, Vietnam took decisive steps towards legal reforms aimed at boosting finance, e-commerce, and education sectors. The meeting, attended by high-ranking officials such as Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình and Minister of Education and Training Nguyễn, grappled with the need for precise, timely, and citizen-centric legal frameworks.

Financing and E-Commerce Reforms Lead the Agenda

The draft legislation for the new Individual Income Tax Law, designed to replace the outdated measures, was thoroughly discussed. The government sought to structure tax rates rationally while providing exemptions in sectors encouraged by the state. Prime Minister Chính emphasized the necessity for efficient collection while ensuring simplicity and fairness in the tax system.

E-commerce was another key focus. The government underscored the need for clear definitions, responsibility classification, and incentives to promote SME growth. The draft laws addressed mechanisms to combat counterfeit goods and bolstered security measures to foster trust within the digital marketplace.

Education and Training Reform: A Broad Sweep

In educational reform, the focus was diverse, covering public and private schools through a unified policy framework. Notably, the revision of the Education Act sought to streamline administrative procedures and enhance education quality. Adjustments included expanding school sizes and integrating post-tests to measure effectiveness.

Prime Minister Chính stressed that education should adapt to the needs of lifelong learning and resource diversification, placing a renewed focus on vocational and higher education. The input of stakeholders and experts were highlighted as vital for shaping future policies.

Strengthening Legal Systems for National Development

The meeting also addressed critical Institutional reforms aimed at creating a conducive legal environment for national development. Prime Minister Chính’s strong emphasis on modernizing enforcement mechanisms ensured legal systems were robust and adaptable to contemporary demands.

The need to foster a collaborative and inclusive approach among government bodies, stakeholders, and the scientific community resonated throughout the discussions, underlining Vietnam’s commitment to effective governance.

Looking Ahead: Optimizing National Objective through Law

By the end of the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the dedicated contributions and emphasized the importance of timely legal submissions to the National Assembly. With over 50 legislation reviews completed since early 2025, the government is poised to push forward numerous critical resolutions to drive Vietnam’s socio-economic growth.

The Prime Minister concluded, highlighting the constancy in strengthening the legal frameworks aligning them with the party’s policies and guidelines. With the emphasis on empowering individuals and businesses, the government looks to create a system that serves the people and bolsters national development.