According to the Ministry of Finance, 1,533 projects are currently facing difficulties, including 338 public investment projects, 1,126 non-budget investment projects, and 69 PPP projects. Of these, 22 fall under the jurisdiction of the National Assembly, 136 under the Prime Minister, 107 under ministries, and the rest under local administrations.

The government has already issued Resolution 34 to resolve obstacles for two major hospital projects, Bach Mai Hospital 2 and Viet Duc Hospital 2, ensuring their early operation to meet public healthcare demands and prevent resource wastage.

During the meeting, ministries and agencies focused on principles and strategies to remove bottlenecks. Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung pointed out longstanding challenges in land clearance, citing fear of responsibility as a key delay factor. He proposed establishing a clear process for land clearance and enforcing compliance through legal frameworks to prevent unnecessary delays.

Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh laid stress on legal ambiguities hindering project resolution. He suggested that in cases where legal provisions are unclear or inadequate, competent authorities should issue official guidance or propose legal amendments to enable effective decision-making.

PM Chinh acknowledged the long-standing backlog of projects and stressed the urgency of resolving them to meet growth target of over 8% this year and double-digit growth in subsequent years. He criticized inconsistent reporting from ministries and localities, noting delays due to fear of accountability and bureaucratic inertia. He called for a proactive approach from both central government and local administrations, urging them to identify root causes and propose concrete solutions.

As an immediate step, the Government chief instructed the restructuring of Steering Committee 1568, with its task force actively directing and coordinating efforts among ministries. He emphasized selecting optimal solutions that balance stakeholder interests while minimizing disputes and legal challenges.

Any violations uncovered during the resolution process must be addressed strictly according to the law, prioritizing economic, civil, and administrative measures before criminal prosecution as a last resort, Chinh added. He reaffirmed that no violations should be overlooked or legitimized, and any new misconduct must be prevented.

Institutional reform - key to achieving 8% economic growth target: economic forum

VOV.VN - Institutional barriers remain the biggest obstacle to economic development, and only when these barriers are removed can resources be unleashed to support economic growth, said experts at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13.