Concretizing thinking for success

Along with various sectors and localities, and the awareness of the business community, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently implemented many drastic and effective solutions in the work of building and enforcing laws, creating a breakthrough in institutions to promote production and business, opening up new development space for the country. These are also important prerequisites in the process of implementing the contents and solutions of Resolution 66-NQ/TW, linking the Resolution with practical life.

At the discussion “Ministry of Industry and Trade innovates thinking, breaks through legal institutions: Bringing Resolution 66-NQ/TW to life,” opinions emphasized that the transformation of thinking and law is not only a management tool but also a driver of innovation and competition; the industry and trade sector must concretize thinking to both manage effectively and create a favorable environment for sustainable development.

It was emphasized that the goal is to shift the legal work of the Ministry from “meeting requirements” to “leading and creating development,” establishing a stable and transparent legal foundation for socio-economic growth and deep integration.

During the 2021-2025 period, the Ministry of Industry and Trade took the lead in developing and submitting for promulgation over 250 legal documents (including 5 laws, 51 decrees) and more than 20 strategies, plans, schemes, and development programs for key sectors and fields under the Ministry. The year 2025 also saw the largest number of documents issued and submitted for issuance in many recent terms. Among these, many documents have a broad scope of regulation, directly affecting various economic sectors and fields and the lives of the people, promptly institutionalizing the guidelines and policies of the Party and the state, and promoting socio-economic development.

Specifically, the Ministry of Industry and Trade advised and submitted to the National Assembly for promulgation: the Petroleum Law, the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights, the Electricity Law, the revised Chemical Law, the revised Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy; Decrees in the fields of e-commerce, petroleum and gas business, import and export, market management, electricity, chemicals, competition, multi-level marketing, foreign trade development… Currently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is urgently developing the Key Industries Law, the E-commerce Law… to establish a legal framework for the development of new and prioritized sectors and fields of the country.

In addition, the Ministry of Industry and Trade abolished 95 administrative procedures, amended and supplemented 347 administrative procedures, and delegated hundreds of administrative procedures, helping the Ministry maintain a high position in the group of leading ministries and sectors nationwide in administrative reform. The Ministry’s work in building and implementing e-Government, with 100% of administrative procedures provided at levels 3 and 4 on the National Public Service Portal, and providing 267 online public services in areas such as import-export management, energy, and e-commerce, has helped shorten document processing time and reduce compliance costs for businesses.

Removing bottlenecks for development

Despite achieving many results, the work of building and enforcing laws in the industry and trade sector still faces challenges. To effectively implement Resolution 66-NQ/TW, key targets that the Ministry of Industry and Trade will focus on in the coming time include completing the review and removal of legal bottlenecks in 2025, strictly implementing the discipline of “clear person, clear responsibility, clear results.” The Ministry will also promote decentralization and delegation; cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, processing time, and compliance costs; strengthen explanation and guidance so that documents truly come to life; invest strongly in legal human resources as well as the application of technology and big data in building and managing documents.

In parallel, the Ministry is implementing a mechanism for the rotation and secondment of legal civil servants to professionalize the team, while continuing to perfect the structure of the industry and trade legal system towards a lean approach and convergence with international standards.

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Resolution 66-NQ/TW

“Resolution 66-NQ/TW” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a landmark political document issued by the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1986. It formally initiated the “Đổi Mới” (Renovation) economic reform policy, marking a decisive shift from a centrally-planned economy to a “socialist-oriented market economy.” This resolution is historically significant as it laid the foundation for Vietnam’s subsequent economic transformation and integration into the global economy.

Petroleum Law

“Petroleum Law” is not a specific place or cultural site, but rather a field of law and policy governing the exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation of oil and gas. Its history is tied to the rise of the modern petroleum industry in the mid-19th century, with nations developing legal frameworks to manage resources, attract investment, and assert sovereignty over these valuable commodities.

Law on Protection of Consumer Rights

The “Law on Protection of Consumer Rights” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a legal framework. It is a piece of legislation, common in many countries, designed to safeguard consumers from unfair trade practices, fraud, and unsafe products. Its history generally stems from the 20th-century consumer movement, which advocated for greater accountability from businesses and established fundamental consumer rights.

Electricity Law

“Electricity Law” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a field of legal practice and regulation. It governs the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity, with its history rooted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as public utilities formed. This body of law addresses issues like market deregulation, grid reliability, and the integration of renewable energy sources.

revised Chemical Law

The “revised Chemical Law” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a piece of legislation. It refers to the updated chemical control laws in various countries, most notably China’s “Measures for the Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances.” This revision, which came into effect in 2021, strengthened registration, assessment, and supervision procedures to better manage the environmental risks of new chemicals.

revised Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy

This is not a place or cultural site, but a legal framework. The revised Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy is a policy, typically enacted by governments, to mandate and promote energy conservation and efficiency across industries, transportation, and buildings. Its history often involves updates to address climate change, enhance energy security, and incorporate new technologies for reducing national energy consumption.

Key Industries Law

“Key Industries Law” does not refer to a specific place or cultural site, but rather to a historical Japanese law. The 1925 Key Industries Law was an act of industrial policy designed to promote and control strategic industries vital to Japan’s economic and military strength. It represented a significant step in the development of state-led capitalism in pre-World War II Japan.

E-commerce Law

An E-commerce Law is not a physical place or cultural site, but a legal framework governing online commercial activities. Such laws were developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce (1996) serving as an influential international guide. They establish the legal validity of electronic contracts and signatures, define the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, and address issues like data privacy, consumer protection, and digital transactions.