On 4 July 2026, EuroCham Vietnam Vice-Chair Minh Nguyen attended the Government’s Regular June Meeting and National Online Conference with Local Authorities. The meeting welcomed General Secretary and State President To Lam, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, alongside senior leaders of the Government, ministries, local authorities, and representatives of the business community. The conference reviewed Vietnam’s socio-economic performance in the first half of 2026 and set priorities for the remainder of the year.
Participants reviewed key economic indicators, public investment disbursement, implementation of national target programmes, state budget performance, and preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year. The conference also discussed measures to maintain macroeconomic stability while pursuing the Government’s ambitious double-digit growth target.
Eight priorities for H2 2026
In his keynote address, General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised that Vietnam’s greatest challenge is no longer policy formulation, but effective implementation. He called on ministries, sectors, and local authorities to adopt a results-oriented action programme for the second half of 2026, with clear responsibilities, timelines, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
To accelerate growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability, he outlined eight priority areas for Government action:
- Unlock growth drivers and remove implementation bottlenecks. Accelerate stalled projects, improve the business environment, mobilise public and private resources, and channel capital towards strategic infrastructure, innovation, and high-tech industries.
- Advance institutional and administrative reform. Continue simplifying administrative procedures, strengthen decentralisation, improve policy implementation, and build a more efficient regulatory environment.
- Promote science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Accelerate the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, expand digital infrastructure, and position innovation as a new engine of growth.
- Develop high-quality human capital. Strengthen education, vocational training, and workforce development to meet the needs of a modern, technology-driven economy.
- Ensure balanced and sustainable development. Advance social welfare, healthcare, environmental protection, climate resilience, and national energy and food security alongside economic growth.
- Maintain national defence, security, and social stability. Safeguard a stable environment for economic development while strengthening governance and public administration.
- Deepen international integration. Effectively implement international commitments, enhance Vietnam’s global competitiveness, and translate international partnerships into concrete development opportunities.
- Strengthen governance and accountability. Continue streamlining the state apparatus, combat corruption and waste, encourage proactive leadership, and reinforce accountability across all levels of government.
The conference reinforced Vietnam’s commitment to administrative reform, effective policy implementation, and sustainable economic growth. These priorities closely align with EuroCham’s long-standing advocacy for a transparent, predictable, and competitive business environment. EuroCham will continue to serve as a trusted bridge between the European business community and the Vietnamese Government, contributing constructive policy recommendations and supporting dialogue that fosters sustainable investment and long-term growth.
What This Means for EuroCham Members
The Government’s continued focus on administrative reform, implementation efficiency, digital transformation, and international integration is expected to further enhance Vietnam’s business environment, improving regulatory predictability and operational efficiency for investors. As these priorities move into implementation, EuroCham will continue advocating on behalf of its members to help ensure reforms translate into tangible improvements for businesses operating in Vietnam.
Photo credit: Bao Chinh Phu/ Government News
