Key Takeaways:
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directs urgent measures to clear land and project disputes and free resources for development, supporting priority investment for ethnic minority regions.
- Authorities have identified solutions for 5,203 projects, including 3,289 projects with about VND 1.67 million billion and 70,000 hectares brought into use.
- Central and local governments will finalise financing and programme guidelines so funds are allocated in January 2026; localities will decide specific investments.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a nationwide conference this morning to implement recent parliamentary resolutions aimed at removing obstacles to stalled projects and to advance a national target programme for rural development, sustainable poverty reduction and socioeconomic progress in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
The meeting, broadcast online from the Government Office to provincial and municipal authorities, reviewed progress since the implementation of key party and parliamentary decisions. Officials reported that ministries and localities have identified solutions for 5,203 troubled projects. Of these, 3,289 projects of land and investment — with a combined value of about VND 1.67 million billion and some 70,000 hectares of land — have been put back into use, freeing resources for the state, businesses and local communities.
Mr Pham said the work of clearing legal and administrative hurdles has contributed to the broader aim of driving economic growth, with a target of more than 8% in 2025 and sustained double‑digit growth in subsequent years. He stressed the approach also prevents waste and loss of land resources and reinforces legal discipline.
priority investment for ethnic minority regions
The Prime Minister acknowledged the complexity and sensitivity of resolving project disputes, urging authorities to proceed pragmatically: act without seeking perfection, avoid haste that creates mistakes, and seize openings to unlock value. He called on officials to show initiative, take responsibility and resolve matters decisively so they are better equipped to handle similar issues in future.
On next steps, Mr Pham instructed ministries and localities to promptly propose legal or policy measures to address difficulties that currently lack clear statutory guidance. These proposals must clearly state the authority responsible for implementation so the Government can rapidly submit appropriate mechanisms to competent bodies for approval.
Each agency has been ordered to settle problems within its jurisdiction without passing responsibility to others. Heads of ministries and provincial administrations will be held accountable to the Government for progress and outcomes. For projects requiring further scrutiny through inspection, audit or other review, ministries must complete these procedures without delay and recommend solutions that restore project viability and prevent resource loss.
Regarding the national target programme for rural development and the socioeconomic advancement of ethnic minority and mountainous communities, the Prime Minister tasked the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment with preparing a feasibility report and issuing the investment decision for the programme. The Ministry of Finance must draft guidance on programme management and funding rules and accelerate the allocation of capital plans.
After ministries compile local demands, the Ministry of Finance will assess central budget capacity and provide guidance to provinces on matching funds. The Government aims to finalise allocations within January 2026 to ensure prompt implementation, with a clear priority on investment for disadvantaged areas and ethnic minority regions. The central budget will allocate overall funds while local authorities decide detailed project content and implementation; ministries will not directly approve or run specific local projects.
The Ministry of Ethnic Affairs will coordinate with line ministries to publish lists of disadvantaged villages and communes for the 2026–2030 period in January 2026, enabling targeted support. Mr Pham also urged provincial leaders to drive the programme locally: take responsibility, encourage sustainable and green production, support digital transformation and empower farmers to lift themselves out of poverty.
Finally, the Prime Minister called for decisive action to achieve 100% disbursement of public investment in 2025 by 31 January 2026, including funds under the national target programme.
