Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm has emphasized the need for a stable yet adaptable legal system to foster investment, economic growth, and technological innovation while addressing emerging challenges. Speaking at a meeting on institutional improvement and law enforcement in Hà Nội, Lâm highlighted the importance of laws that provide businesses and individuals with certainty regarding their rights and obligations, while also being flexible enough to accommodate scientific and technological advances, new business models, climate change, and international integration.
Lâm underlined the necessity for lawmaking and enforcement to be interconnected, measuring their success by their ability to eliminate administrative and investment barriers, reduce compliance costs, unlock resources, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens and businesses. He called for a thorough review of existing legal documents, particularly those that obstruct investment, production, and business activities. Additionally, he urged authorities to address issues affecting the reorganized state apparatus and the exercise of citizens’ rights.
Setting longer-term objectives for Vietnam’s legal system, Lâm proposed measurable targets for 2030. By 2045, he envisions a modern legal framework supported by digital data and artificial intelligence, along with a professional and transparent judicial system. He also stressed the importance of stronger accountability in implementing laws and policies, stating that each policy should clearly identify responsible agencies, required resources, implementation conditions, and expected outcomes. Administrative documents, he insisted, should not impose requirements beyond those established by law.
Lâm advocated for a proactive approach in preventing violations and managing risks instead of relying primarily on punishment. He suggested that digital transformation and data-based governance could enhance compliance, reduce administrative costs, and make the resolution of civil and commercial disputes more efficient.