Prime Minister chairs meeting to resolve stalled projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed authorities to address all problematic projects by 2025. Ministries and localities reported that around 1,500 projects nationwide are facing challenges, covering approximately 20 issue group.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. (Source: VGP) |
A report from ministries and localities showed that about 1,500 projects across the country are currently facing difficulties, spanning about 20 different issue groups. They include public investment projects, non-budget investment ones, and those under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Underlining the crucial need to deal with their issues, the PM said it will not only remove difficulties for businesses but also unlock substantial resources, create jobs, improve people's living conditions, and enhance urban landscape; while tackling inefficiencies, and preventing corruption and wastefulness.
Praising the steering committee’s commitment and solution-oriented approach, he directed ministries to categorise problems, refine legal procedures, and ensure the committee operates with greater efficiency.
He tasked the Ministry of Finance with developing a national database on stalled projects. This system should accurately reflect project status, analyse root causes, and provide feasible solutions, said the PM, stressing that the focus must be on solving problems by categorising them for specific solutions.
Recognizing that some problematic projects may not yet be fully identified, he directed the Ministry of Finance and the Government Office to draft an urgent dispatch instructing ministries, agencies, and localities to conduct a thorough review and submit updated reports by April 10, 2025. He stressed that failure to meet this deadline would result in accountability for local leaders.
The effort will contribute to fulfilling the goal of 8% economic growth for this year and double-digit rates in following years, he said, encouraging authorities to dare to think, dare to do and dare to take responsibility for common good.
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| An overview of the meeting. (Source: VGP) |
He stressed that problems must be resolved transparently, with a set timeframe, and without delays.
Stressing the need for a result-oriented approach, the PM called for high determination and drastic actions from all-level authorities with clear tasks, powers and responsibilities.
For projects with land-use issues, he called on local administrations, particularly at commune and district levels, to expedite resolutions while ensuring the legitimate rights of affected residents. He urged tailored support for vulnerable groups and strict measures against those exploiting disputes for personal gain.
For planning, PM Chinh asked for revision of planning schemes, especially for sectors, to ensure consistency with the general planning.
Regarding projects with legal violations during their implementation, the guiding principle is that economic problems should be resolved through economic solutions. Criminal measures should only be a last resort, he stated.
In conclusion, the Government leader ordered dealing with all projects with problems within 2025.
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