Hà Nội’s NA deputies take part in a group discussion. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Deputies at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly voiced strong support for the Government’s socio-economic development plan for 2025 yesterday, while urging more decisive and coordinated measures to remove bottlenecks and sustain the country’s growth momentum.

The debate highlighted the need to improve institutional efficiency, promote innovation and make better use of domestic resources, while ensuring a sustainable balance between economic development, social welfare and environmental protection.

Many deputies said the Government’s report provided a thorough and visionary overview of Việt Nam’s socio-economic progress over the past year and outlined a clear direction for the years ahead.

Deputy Nguyễn Anh Trí praised the report, saying it expressed a sense of responsibility and commitment to the people. Việt Nam had managed to achieve high growth, keep inflation under control, and maintain macroeconomic stability, an achievement particularly challenging given the current global context.

Deputies also applauded the Government’s plan to develop policies promoting the sustainable use of marine, underground and space resources.

Deputy Tạ Đình Thi said this reflected a forward-looking vision and embodied Việt Nam’s aspiration to reach higher and go further.

He added that the marine economy had become one of the key pillars of national growth, with more than 1,700 kilometres of coastal roads completed, surpassing the target, and international seaports such as Lạch Huyện and Cái Mép–Thị Vải upgraded to regional standards.

Trade turnover is forecast to reach around US$900 billion, placing Việt Nam among the world’s top 20 trading nations. Coastal tourism is also thriving, with international arrivals projected at 22–23 million next year.

According to the Government’s report, all 15 socio-economic indicators have met or surpassed the targets, and GDP growth for 2025 is expected to reach 8 per cent, well above the initial goal of 6.5–7 per cent.

Deputies said more attention must be paid to the disbursement of public investment capital, an area that continues to lag. As of mid-October 2025, the national disbursement rate was only about 50 per cent. 

Deputy Trí said this issue goes beyond financial figures, as it directly affects employment, production and people’s livelihoods.

Concerns were also raised over surging property prices, especially in the apartment market, which have placed increasing pressure on middle-income families. The gold market, meanwhile, has witnessed sharp fluctuations in recent months.

Deputy Nguyễn Lâm Thành from Thái Nguyên Province said the real estate and gold markets are critical to economic stability and investor confidence.

He emphasised the need to enhance transparency and strengthen market management, not by restricting transactions but by ensuring predictability and fairness.

Several deputies drew attention to the rise in counterfeit and substandard goods.

Deputy Nguyễn Thị Thủy from Thái Nguyên cited alarming cases such as fake Lavie bottled water and the production of over three million counterfeit fire extinguishers since 2018.

She warned that such violations posed direct threats to people’s lives and safety and had undermined public trust.

A NA deputy from Bắc Ninh Province speaks at the discussion.

Cybercrime and online fraud were also high on the agenda.

Deputy Hà Sỹ Đồng from Quảng Trị described them as a growing social menace causing serious losses and damaging Việt Nam’s international reputation. He urged stronger cooperation between domestic agencies and international partners to dismantle criminal networks.

Deputies expressed alarm over the increasing severity of climate-related disasters, noting that recent storms and floods had caused major losses in many areas. They stressed the need to prioritise disaster prevention and climate adaptation at the national level, with stronger investment in advanced monitoring and early-warning technologies.

Strengthening local governance

Local government reform was another key topic of debate. Deputies agreed on the need to adopt a two-tier local governance model but emphasised that the transition must be carefully planned to maintain consistency and operational effectiveness.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn said the Politburo and Party Secretariat have been working closely with the National Assembly, Government and ministries to tackle implementation challenges.

He noted ongoing overlaps in functions and resource constraints, adding that the Politburo has directed ministries to issue timely decrees and circulars to ensure effective local governance.

Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà reported that the two-tier system is now functioning more smoothly following administrative restructuring, but decentralisation remains limited, with only 56 per cent of authority delegated to local levels. She called for greater autonomy and accountability to make local governance more efficient.

The ministry is currently finalising regulations on the classification of administrative units, urban management standards and salary and welfare policies to align with the new governance model. — VNS