Leaders and managers don’t necessarily have to be the best in their field, but they must know how to utilize and manage those who are better.

On the morning of October 22, attended and spoke at the group session of Group 2 – Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation.

Law amendments must meet requirements for streamlined apparatus

Commenting on the draft, the State President stated that the amendment objectives must meet the requirements for a streamlined, effective, and efficient apparatus and the urban governance model.

One of the core issues is improving the quality of the civil servant workforce and creating connectivity between the public and private sectors, particularly in healthcare, education, and media.

“The law must clearly define: what the state must fully subsidize, what the state partially supports, and what can be left to autonomous units,” the State President emphasized.

Citing experience from working in the military, the State President shared the process of reorganizing public service units such as hospitals, convalescent centers, and military television stations.

He stated that a fully market-based autonomous mechanism cannot be applied to units with political missions.

“When I was still working in the military, during the implementation of Central Resolutions 18 and 19 on reorganizing the apparatus and public service units, there were also requirements for military hospitals, convalescent centers, and television stations to be autonomous. But I believe we must determine the purpose of existence for these units,” he analyzed.

The State President explained that military hospitals were established to serve national defense missions. During emergencies, they can immediately mobilize to become field medical stations.

In peacetime, they utilize their functions for medical examination and treatment, maintain professional skills, ensure livelihoods, and serve society. If they were fully autonomous under market mechanisms, they couldn’t fulfill their political missions.

State President: Management officials don't need to be the best specialists but must know how to use people - Image 2.

According to him, the chosen solution was to maintain the existing model, only utilizing functions to both complete political missions and serve society while ensuring livelihoods for officials and civil servants. The Politburo has agreed to use defense land for key national projects.

Concluding the discussion, the State President suggested reviewing standards and methods for training and developing officials.

“For leadership and management officials, they don’t necessarily have to be the best in their field, but they must know how to utilize and manage people who are better than them. Meanwhile, educators and scientists must be truly specialized. Vocational training must be linked to labor market needs, training what society needs, not just what we have,” he emphasized.

Clearly define minimum criteria

State President - Image 3.

Commenting at the Quang Tri group, National Assembly delegate Ha Sy Dong assessed that this amendment of the Civil Servant Law demonstrates the spirit of encouraging innovation and creativity by having mechanisms to exclude, exempt, or reduce responsibility for collectives and individuals who dare to think and act for the common good.

The new regulations on evaluating and classifying civil servants through quantitative, multi-dimensional approaches, linking results with income and personnel; requiring evaluation data to be updated to the centralized management system, according to Mr. Dong, will help enhance transparency and encourage innovation.

The draft amended Civil Servant Law assigns the Government to specify details on civil servant evaluation.

But Mr. Dong suggested the draft law should clearly state minimum mandatory criteria, such as: output results, task completion level, citizen satisfaction index, digital transformation level, and financial-human resource management efficiency.

National Assembly delegate Ha Sy Dong also requested the Government to soon issue a new salary framework; specify amplitude, resources, and implementation roadmap.

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Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation

The Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly Delegation is not a physical place or cultural site, but an elected political body. It consists of representatives from the city who serve in Vietnam’s national legislature, the National Assembly of Vietnam. Its history is tied to the modern political system of Vietnam, representing the people of Ho Chi Minh City in the law-making process at the national level since the country’s reunification.

Central Resolutions 18

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Central Resolutions 19

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military hospitals

Military hospitals are specialized medical facilities dedicated to providing care for military personnel, veterans, and sometimes their families. Their history is deeply intertwined with warfare, evolving significantly during conflicts like the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War, which drove advancements in battlefield medicine and the establishment of more organized care systems. Today, they form a critical part of a nation’s military infrastructure, offering services ranging from emergency trauma surgery to long-term rehabilitation.

convalescent centers

Convalescent centers are specialized healthcare facilities that provide post-acute care for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Historically, they evolved from basic rest homes and sanatoriums into modern medical facilities offering rehabilitative services like physical and occupational therapy. Their primary purpose is to bridge the gap between hospital care and a patient’s return home.

military television stations

Military television stations are dedicated broadcast services operated by armed forces to provide news, training, and entertainment for military personnel and their families. Historically, they emerged to maintain troop morale, disseminate official information, and offer a connection to home, with notable examples including the American Forces Network (AFN), which was established during World War II. These stations often operate both domestically on bases and internationally in deployment zones, serving as a vital tool for internal communication and cultural continuity for service members.

Politburo

The Politburo is the principal executive and policy-making committee within communist parties, historically most prominent in the Soviet Union. It originated with the Bolsheviks in 1917 and held supreme political authority, making all major state decisions. While the term is still used in countries like China, its historical significance is tied to the centralized, single-party rule of the 20th century.

Civil Servant Law

The Civil Servant Law is not a physical place or cultural site, but a legal framework that governs the employment and conduct of public officials. It establishes a professional civil service system, often replacing patronage-based systems with merit-based hiring and standardized management. Its history is tied to modern state-building, with landmark examples like the Pendleton Act of 1883 in the United States, which aimed to reduce corruption by ensuring qualified individuals were appointed to government positions.