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On the morning of 22 April, at the Government Office, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a meeting with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to discuss the implementation of tasks assigned for 2026, identify difficulties and bottlenecks, address pressing issues that have arisen in practice, and outline priorities and actions for the coming period along with proposals and recommendations.
According to the reports, the Ministry has achieved important results in building and refining institutions, enhancing the effectiveness of state administration, and promoting development across three pillars: industry; energy; and markets (exports and domestic consumption).
After hearing the Ministry’s report and remarks from leaders of other ministries, agencies, and corporations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung noted that the Ministry spans multiple sectors and fields. He acknowledged and appreciated the Ministry’s efforts in implementing tasks, overcoming numerous difficulties and challenges, and delivering significant results, especially the breakthrough policy decisions related to petrol and oil in difficult times.
The Prime Minister said the meeting’s key objective is to unify methods to resolve the issues raised and to focus efforts to complete the tasks assigned in the Government’s Action Plan implementing the Party’s 14th National Congress resolutions and Conclusion 18-KL/TW, with the aim of achieving double-digit growth.
The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to promptly concretize and implement the Government’s Action Plan, and to set specific targets and deadlines for each leader and unit in the Ministry, state corporations, and localities.
He also called for clear directives, including:
The Prime Minister noted that the Government has issued Resolution No. 82/NQ-CP approving the policy for key industrial projects and requested the Ministry to quickly complete draft laws for National Assembly approval at the upcoming session.
He ordered the Ministry to coordinate with relevant ministries to review and refine the functions and tasks of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to avoid overlaps, ensuring “one task – one lead agency,” especially in mineral resources management, industrial zones, and state-owned enterprises in the sector.
The Prime Minister asked the Ministry to ensure energy security and a fair energy transition, emphasizing that the sector must avoid electricity or fuel shortages in any scenario. He also directed the Ministry to:
The Prime Minister highlighted promoting industrial chain restructuring, strengthening domestic production capacity, and linking domestic and foreign-invested enterprises. He also called for encouraging Vietnamese firms to participate more deeply in the strategic supply chains of other countries.
On trade, he urged the Ministry to improve the efficiency of imports and exports and diversify export markets. He also requested preparation of negotiation content for reciprocal tariff measures with the United States, optimization and full use of existing FTAs, negotiation of new FTAs, and assessment and renewal of Vietnam’s overseas trade missions with a focus on tangible product outputs.
The Prime Minister urged digitization and modernization of domestic distribution to boost domestic consumption in line with the Government’s plan for developing science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation. He also requested completion of sector databases and their connection with national data systems, restructuring administrative procedures to reuse information, and developing the domestic market.
Finally, he emphasized strengthening market governance and strictly handling violations.
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