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The 15th Central Committee meeting was officially opened on December 22, 2025, but this time it was held in a script that few people expected. Previously, the delay in the finalization of the senior personnel plan has made public opinion that there is a gap, debate, and even difficulties in deciding the final positions. However, through the speech of US Secretary of State Tolmay, the picture is completely different. The important content has been approved with a very high level of consensus and consensus. So what does this mean?

And can General Van Van Giang create a surprise just as expected of some people?

Please listen to the analysis of this topic right after. And this is not a regular conference. Everyone is looking forward to the next 14th Congress, especially when the five top leaders are scheduled for the final round. This information will only be officially announced at the Congress, and immediately this has turned the social network into a very hot debate. So the question is, between a information war and such a fuss,

what can we really get from the initial signals of this conference? In fact, that secret message is the most curious and exciting thing for the public. Although, almost certainly, all important decisions have been made at the 15th conference, keeping the information to the last minute has created a gap, a very large gap for the scripts, the analysis, and even the hopes that are formed in the discussion.

I understand.

So our talk today will focus on three main points. First, we will try to decipher the hidden messages after the opening speech of General Bị Thư Tô Lâm. Next, we will analyze more deeply about the personal scripts, especially in the case of General Phan Van Giang, a character that is being mentioned a lot.

And finally, we will look at a trend, a more clear trend, which is that special cases are becoming a new rule in the official's work.

A very clear process. So let's start right away with the first point, the opening speech. I especially pay attention to the words that General Secretary-General, Mr. To Lam, has chosen when speaking of humanitarian work. It sounds very powerful. but if you read it carefully, it's a very high unification phrase, like a code word. A signal that everything is going to be fine.

That's exactly the key to the problem. In political analysis, the language used in official articles is never a coincidence. The very high unification phrase is a very strong signal. It almost confirms that the most important positions, including the Secretary-General, the President, the Prime Minister, the President of the National Assembly and the Secretary-General, have been decided. The words like careful, comprehensive, they are not just for beautiful sentences.

They emphasize that this is the result of a long process that has been discussed many times, and this conference is mainly about passing and making it official. There is one more detail that is worth mentioning.

This speech was given right in the opening morning, not a closing speech. Does this have any special meaning?

Yes, it reinforces the assumption we just made. The announcement of unification right from the start shows that the conference is not a place for debate or personal conflict.

So there are no tense discussions in the end?

Exactly. The atmosphere was described as very calm, with no tension. All these signs indicate a single scenario. A transfer of power was carefully and steadily arranged, and there were no major surprises.

It's interesting that you mention the peaceful atmosphere in the conference, because right at that moment, outside, especially on the internet, there was a real discussion. There were millions of opinions being given. It seemed like there was a huge contradiction between the silence of the decision-making process and the excitement of the public opinion.

A contradiction that is worth reflecting on. It shows that the public's interest in the country's political issues is growing. In the press conference, the most mentioned name was probably General Fan Van Giang, Minister of Defense. He was a key part of the public's support for the position of Secretary General. Where is the basis for such expectations?

And more importantly, where are the practical barriers that he has to face?

General Phan Van Giang is a person who has received a lot of public favor. This is true. The public often sees him with a very dignified, selfless, but certain attitude. Always put safety and certainty first. In the style of a soldier, a experienced military commander. Meanwhile, General Bí Thư Tô Lâm was known for his determination,

sharpness and experience in the battlefield against corruption.

When we analyze the ability of General Phan Van Giang to hold the highest position, we have to look at both opportunities and opportunities. In terms of conditions, as a member of the Political Department, he is fully qualified.

There is nothing to argue about.

Yes, in terms of standard, I am qualified.

But the biggest obstacle is the so-called common law. Common law, which means the rules of non-competence.

You can understand it like this. The history of the Vietnamese Communist Party has never had the precedent of a dedicated defense minister stepping straight to the position of the President, Prime Minister or President of the Congress. Take for example, the President of Vietnam, he also had to go from the Minister of the Ministry of Public Security

to the President and then to the highest position.

But you, the rules can also change, right? In a system that always emphasizes stability, an army commander who is popular like Mr. Giang is not a factor that stability. A general who is loved by the people like General Zhang must be a factor in bringing that stability, right? Is that enough to break the rule of the law of the uncivilized?

That is a very reasonable argument. And I'm sure it has been carefully considered. However, in addition to the common law, there is a more obvious and more harmful aspect. That is the age. According to the current regulations, by the time of the 14th Congress, General Fan Wanzhang will be 3 months older than 65 years old.

Only 3 months?

Only 3 months, but the regulations are the regulations. To overcome both obstacles, both the age and the general rule, he will need to be a special case of special.

Special of special?

Exactly. And if we go back to the peaceful atmosphere and the very high unity that we just analyzed at the beginning, then such a decisive decision

seems to be very difficult to make.

Why is it difficult?

Because decisive decisions often go hand in hand with very tense discussions, arguments, but they are not the result of a silent consensus.

I understand. Peacefulness is the sign that there is no major upheaval.

Very likely.

So if the door to the position of the general secretary is very narrow, then the debate is directed to another scenario, that is, General Fan Wanzhang becomes the president. Yes, this scenario is also discussed a lot. Looking at the outside, this is clearly a step forward, from a minister to the top 105 leaders. This is a very controversial issue. Looking at it from the outside, it's clearly a progressive move,

from a minister to the top 5 leaders. But if you look at it more closely, is this a more complex power game? It's like a chess game. Sacrifice a very strong chess piece to take a strategic position on the board. Is this a real move, or a step back on the right?

You've used a very expensive image. A step back on the right. the He is the one who directly commands the entire military, manages a huge defense budget, and is the one who sits at the negotiating table with the world's military partners. On the other hand, the role of the President, although he is the national hero, but the real power is heavier on the agenda and the diplomatic image.

Except for the special case that he is the one who holds the general secretary's title,

as we have seen before.

In other words, can we compare this difference the If you go deeper into the organization, you can see the difference.

The Ministry of Defense is a giant machine with a very complex set of branches, branches, branches, and branches.

If you look at the leadership of the Ministry of Defense today, you can see how large it is. In addition to General Phan Van Giang as Minister, there is also the head of the Political Bureau of the People's Army of Vietnam, and is also a member of the Political Bureau of leadership, besides President Luong Cuong, there is only one vice-president, Mrs. Vo Thi Anh Xuan. As for personal experience, I have to say that I have not seen any other vice-president. I have not seen any other vice-president. I have not seen any other vice-president.

I have not seen any other vice-president. I have not seen any other vice-president has a much lighter machine. As for leadership, besides the president of Luong Cuong, there is only one vice-president, Mrs. Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

As for personal experience, General Phan Van Giang came from a combatant. He went through many positions of exploration and command. His experience is a warrior.

A face-to-face general.

That's right. Bringing such a that to a position where his work is focused on diplomacy and ritualism may be his last resort.

This makes me think of a rather interesting contrast. Our current prime minister, General Luong Cuong, is also a soldier.

What's the difference here? A wonderful point of comparison. It makes the problem immediately clear. General Luong Cuongong was a leader, but his career path was mainly related to party work, political work in the army. He was the head of the political general staff for a long time,

then the secretary of the secretary's office. His experience was in building a party, working as a minister, political education. Those are skills that are very suitable for the role of a representative of the country and the foreign affairs of a president. Meanwhile, General Fan Wanzhang is a general who is passionate about the battlefield.

It is easy to understand. Mr. Luong Cuong is a commander, and Mr. Zhang is a commander-in-chief. Putting everyone in the right role will maximize their capabilities.

A very clear analysis. However, there is still another point of view. A point of view that is perhaps more limited. the the future, right? Absolutely. It's a strategic gamble.

If the highest goal is not achieved at this conference, taking the position of President may be an important milestone. But the risk is still there. Leaving the Ministry of Defense, where there is direct support from the armed forces,

could weaken your position in the long-term race? It's a strategic calculation that only those in the race

have the most complete answer.

It's interesting that a very strict rule like the age of the axe can become such an important strategic factor. And this leads us to a bigger trend that you mentioned. Special cases seem to be no longer special.

How is this rule being implemented? This is one of the most notable

changes in human rights in the recent years. It started with the previous one of the Honorable General Secretary, Phu Trong, which was considered a special case.

Yes, a very special case.

Then, at the 13th Congress, there was Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The real turning points were the changes in the regulations. Previously, the regulation No. 214 of 2020 was like a narrow gate. The rules of the previous version, which were very narrow, only allowed the 5 highest leadership positions. But the new version, which was released in August 2025, allowed only the captains of a football team to play at a young age.

The new rules allow all the stars in other positions, such as forward, back, goalkeeper, can be retained if they are still excellent.

So the scope is expanded a lot?

A lot. It expands to all the titles such as the head of the party, the head of the central office, the director of the Ho Chi Minh State Political Academy. So is there any practical example that shows example of this new regulation being widely applied? Yes, and very clearly, in the field of defense. In October 10, 2025, the Prime Minister signed a decree to extend the service life of four defense ministers.

All of them are over the age. All four?

Yes. For example, General Le Huy Vinh. According to the law, the highest age highest rank of the General, 63 years old. But at that time, he was 64 years old, 9 months old.

That's a lot of years.

Similarly, there are generals Vo Minh Luong, Hoang Xuan Chien and Vu Hai San. This shows a very clear position. The Central Government is prioritizing the maintenance of talents, as long as the officers are healthy, well-off and capable. As long as they meet the requirements. Exactly. Therefore, we can expect that the number of special cases at the upcoming 14th Congress will increase to an unprecedented level.

A portrait with many strange faces is kept. Very interesting. Now let's go back to the element we mentioned earlier, that is the voice of the people. The draft documents of the 14th Congress have recorded a record number of contributions. I was also very surprised to read that there were nearly 14 million opinions from nearly 5 million people, officials, and party members sent to contribute to the documents. This is the largest number in the history of party conventions. The President himself emphasized that this is a way to

destroy and destroy the people's wisdom that has been consolidated in the documents.

It shows two things very clearly. First, people are increasingly interested in the country's major issues. And second, it reflects a growing desire to participate more, more deeply in the process of policy making and election of leaders. And secondly, it reflects a growing desire to participate more, more deeply in the process of policy making and election of leaders. The uproarious discussions about human rights on social media that we see

are the most clear manifestation of that desire.

So where are the core expectations that people have sent over millions of those opinions? What do they want most in the new leadership, sir?

When we go through all the complex humanitarian scenarios, the analysis of power, what people really want is very objective and close.

To sum up, it is to want a good government for the people, for the people.

A very basic desire.

Very basic and very just. More specifically, the most frequently mentioned desires are to reduce taxes, create more jobs, reduce tuition and fees,

and build more public works such as parks, hospitals, and schools.

These are all very practical things that affect people's daily lives. And more importantly, I think it would be even better if people were directly elected to the positions of leadership they believed in. So, through today's conversation, we can see that the overall picture is quite clear. The 15th Conference shows a very careful transfer of power and has achieved high consensus. The future of General Fan Wanzhang is a comprehensive strategy full of considerations between the rule of law and the position.

And finally, it is the trend of the rule of law, the trend of the age-related regulations is shaping a new generation of leaders, a combination of experience and inheritance.

And from all these analysis, I think the biggest and most important question for the next term leaders is not just about who will sit in which chair. With the participation of the people's record opinions, with such specific and realistic expectations,

the question must be The new leaders are chosen through an internal consensus process and many special cases. How will it connect and meet the people's wishes? The people's wisdom is emphasized in the documents. Will it be transformed into specific policies in the next 5 years? That is the ultimate success of any leadership. Ladies and gentlemen,

It has been more than a year since August 3, 2024, Comrade Tuolum was appointed to the post of Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the 13th. Over the past time, in his new position, he has made many important decisions on the new position, creating major changes in the party's construction, anti-corruption, judicial reform and state management. In this video, we will look back at the outstanding traces over the past year to see the strong changes and profound impact of these decisions.

Welcome to our deep analysis today. We will look back at the outstanding signs after more than a year since the President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, took the highest leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam. That was August 2024,

after the death of President Nguyễn Phú Trọng from the throne, and right from the beginning, President Tô Lâm has given a concept that may be a strategic direction,

the national self-sacrifice. and the strategic direction of the People's Republic of Vietnam. Yes, a concept that shows great ambition.

That's right. It's not just a slogan, but it contains an ambition for a new development phase, which is truly ambitious for Vietnam. So, what specific steps have been taken? How to realize that ambition? Today, we will go deep into the action programs,

the important books in many areas, from politics, to the reform of the machinery, economy, and even foreign affairs.

Based on the information we have received over the past period of time,

let's make this picture clear. Perhaps we should start with one of the first priorities, which is to strengthen the machinery and push for administrative reform.

Exactly.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has said that a new cycle of reformation is reform in the 18th Resolution. This Resolution was passed in 2017. That's right. He emphasized the reform of the system, which is the Ten-Chord Breakthrough. The goal is to build a more precise and more effective political system. And the way it is done is similar to the way of running and lining up.

That is, action first, then the implementation of the system, then the legal regulations. This shows a great determination.

Yes, the speed of the implementation is very remarkable, especially in the first half of 2025. In the central level, on the party side, I see that the most suitable two major parties are the Education and Civil Affairs Committee.

And the Foreign Affairs Committee also ended its activities.

That's right. As for the government, the structure has also been thoroughly collected. From 21 ministries and ministries of the central government, there are only 17 left now. Specifically, 14 ministries and 3 ministries of the central government.

What about the local government?

The local government has changed even more. The district level has been completely abolished, and many district units have been re-established, especially the cities. Of the 63 cities, only 34 municipalities are still in the city.

A huge change in scale. And what is the goal of the General Assembly of Vietnam in this process? To create the best conditions for the people and businesses, and improve their lives. A very clear direction.

Yes, that is the goal. However, in reality, the picture does not only have such simple and impressive numbers. The interesting point, which is also a challenge,

is that some consequences are not quite as expected.

For example?

For example, as recorded in Ho Chi Minh City, after joining Binh Duong and Ba Ria Vung Tau, the number of deputy directors in some offices increased. In July 2025, the Ministry of Finance had 18 deputy directors,

the Ministry of Construction had 17,

the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment had 16.

More than 10 deputy directors in one office!

That's right. And not only in the region. Even in the Central level, in February 2025, the Congress also approved the increase in the number of deputy prime ministers to 7.

And the deputy chairman of the Congress to 6.

Exactly. And the number of mayors in some ministries also increased. It shows the complexity, really complicated, in the arrangement of personnel, especially when incorporating large units with different functions.

Another aspect is the cost.

Cost?

Yes. Estimating the cost of supporting about 100,000 officials affected by this arrangement is about 130,000 VND.

A very large number. However, if we calculate in the long run, the number of savings may be able to solve this cost. Obviously, it is an extremely complex process, there are many aspects that need to be closely monitored. So, in line with the reconstruction of the Ministry of Machinery, the US Secretary of State also puts great emphasis on the economy, right? Certainly, the economy is the top priority.

This is clearly shown by the fact that the Ministry of Politics has issued four important resolutions, which can be seen as the four pillars of the new era.

Yes, the four fundamental resolutions.

Resolution 57 on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation. Resolution 59 on international integration. Resolution 66 on innovation, construction and legal practice. And especially, in my opinion, the 68th Resolution on the Development of the Private Economy is very important.

The strongest point is this 68th Resolution. For the first time, the private economy is defined as the most important driving force of the economy.

The most important?

That's right, the most important. This is a very significant step in terms of thinking. It affirms that the role of of private sector is stronger than ever. Although the Constitution still stipulates that the economy of the country plays a major role, but the definition of private economy is the most important motivation,

which has a great political direction.

And the rapid speed of these four resolutions, only in the last few months of 2024, early 2025, what does it show? Clearly, the priority of the strategic vision of the UN General Assembly aimed at the goal of bringing Vietnam into a high-income country in 2045. It can be seen that these resolutions have created a new cycle of vitality,

a new hope in the public sector, the scientific sector, and especially the business community.

That's for sure.

The changes in the machinery and the economy clearly require a stable, efficient international environment to be effective. So what are the highlights of the foreign policy in this period?

Basically, the foreign trade route is still maintained.

That is, it continues to diversify relations.

Exactly. Vietnam is a trusted partner, a responsible member of the international community.

The first foreign trip of Vice President To Lam on the new position was to China in August 2024. Yes, a trip quite early after taking office. And during this visit, Vice President To Lam had a meeting with Vice President Xi Jinping. He affirmed that Vietnam always values and prioritizes developing relations with China.

According to the analyst, this move is important. It not only shows respect for its neighbors, but also helps to maintain stability and a balanced strategic position in relations with the powers. China also shows optimism about the prospects of bilateral relations after this visit. And only a month later, in September 2024,

Vice President Bi-Thao Tso-Lam again had an important business trip to the United States.

He attended the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.

He gave an important speech at the Future Summit, emphasizing the people's interest in the center.

A very humane message.

In addition to the multilateral process at the United Nations, and and Artificial Intelligence. He also gave a talk at Columbia University about reconciliation and cooperation. And the highlight was probably at the anniversary of the one-year anniversary of the full-scale strategic partnership between Vietnam and the United States. Vice President Bí Thư Tô Lâm proposed a direction that could be said to be groundbreaking.

This trip to the US is very meaningful. It not only strengthens the position of the new leader, but also sends a signal to the American business community. That's right. About stability and investment environment in Vietnam. Currently, Vietnam's increase in economic and technology cooperation with the US seems to have not caused much concern for China.

That is, it still has to maintain a smart balance. Still related to foreign affairs and economy, there is another actor who is also very noteworthy. It is directly related to the role of Vice President President Pichu Tolum. That is, he participated in the the role of the US Secretary of State, Donald Trump, which is that he participated in trade negotiations with the United States.

Ah, the Vietnamese case related to the tariffs?

That's right. This is quite special. It happened right after President Donald Trump announced the tariff-coupling policy in April 2025. At that time, Vietnam's goods were at risk of being taxed up to 46%. Very high.

Yes, a potential shock to exports.

The incident happened extremely abruptly. Just two days after President Trump's statement, that is, on April 4, Vice President Bithu Tolum had a direct phone call with Mr. Trump. And the next night, Vice President Ho Duc Phuoc was sent to the US.

Then there were rounds of negotiations and a second high-level phone call on the night of July 2, 2025.

According to the initial announcement by President Trump, on his social media, he seemed quite optimistic. He said that the two sides had reached a trade agreement. The Vietnamese goods in the U.S. will be taxed 20 percent, and the goods suspected of being imported will be taxed 40 percent. In return, Vietnam will tax the Vietnam side react?

The official response from Vietnam is much more serious. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 3 only said that the two sides are still in the process of coordinating to specify the contents discussed in the phone call. That is, there is no official confirmation of specific numbers. That's right. This shows that there may still be complex details that need to be clarified between the two sides. But the deeper meaning of this event, in my opinion, is the most important.

What is it?

It is the direct guidance of the Secretary-General and participation in the process of negotiating with a large partner on such a specific issue. It shows a certain change in the operating mechanism. It shows the more proactive and direct role of the party leader in dealing with major issues, including economic and foreign issues that traditionally belong to the direct administration of the government, as well as the more prominent and direct role of General Bí Thư Tô Lâm in specific administrative issues.

Very interesting. In parallel with foreign and economic issues, the anti-corruption and negative-economic work is still a priority, right?

Certainly.

This is still a hot battle.

The President has strongly supported and supported this campaign from the predecessor, the late President Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

But adding one more ticket is also very important. The emphasis on anti-waste elements shows a broad scope of the anti-corruption fight, not only corruption, but also acts that cause the loss of the anti-extremism war, not only corruption, but also acts of evasion and waste of public property. In addition,

there is a notable difference in the way the Supreme Council of Ministers deals with senior officials.

Professor Carl Thayer also pointed this out.

What is the difference?

Under the era of the late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, some senior officials such as Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, and the former Prime Minister, Vuong Dinh Hue, after the termination of their duties, were not held accountable to the party. This is seen as a humanitarian policy. However, during the time of US President Joe Biden, at the Central Conference on December and July 2025, all three of them were held accountable

in the form of dismissing all their duties in the party.

Dismissing all their duties in the party?

That's right. And before that, in December 2024, Mrs. Truong Thi Mai was also charged with defamation after being fired. It shows that the approach is more strict and more thorough in handling defamation of senior officials. There is no ban, no exception, even when that official has left the office.

The case related to the misuse of the waste at the project of building the second facility of Bach Mai Hospital and the Viet Duc Hospital. This is probably one of the first cases that clearly shows the emphasis on anti-corruption and anti-waste.

Yes, a case that is highly debated and concerned.

Along with the reorganization of the state administration, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. To Lam, is also very concerned about the safe organization

and renewal of the internal party regulations.

These two cases are in line with each other. Exactly. The two decisions are in line. Correct. There are two new, very important decisions that have been issued that show this priority.

The first is the 294 decision.

It has been in force since July 1, 2025. That's right.

The Executive Order of the Party. This decision has many new points. It coincides with the reorganization of the Administration. For example, it rejected some of the parties' committees and advisory bodies corresponding to the abolished administrative levels. It also reduced the number of annual meetings held by the Ministry of the Interior by five years instead of five years and two years as before,

and gave the power to the Ministry of Politics to decide on the organization of the Central Executive Committees.

A change in the structure and structure of the Congress.

The second version is the 190 Decree. This Decree replaces the 244 Decree of 2014 on the electoral system in the party.

What's new in this Decree 190?

It has a wider scope of amendments. It applies to all levels of the Congress. The goal is to improve the clear limits in the electoral system,

and to expand the right to vote in the party.

To increase democracy in the party?

You can say that.

So, if we look back at the past year, we can see a clear picture of the priorities and leadership style of President Bi Thu To Lam.

Yes, a period with many strong resolutions has been set, the throne of the country,

and we cannot not mention the very important setting now.

That is the preparation for the 14th National Congress.

Exactly. The most important thing is to prepare for the 14th National Congress. That's right. The Vietnamese Communist Party is in the process of preparing for the 14th National Congress, which is scheduled to take place in 2026. The period from now to the Congress will definitely be a crucial time for the President to continue

strengthening his leadership role and promoting the goals and directions he set right from the start of the pandemic. So, what is the meaning of all these sudden changes and strong decisions? Perhaps the biggest question for us right now is, with such a rapid pace of reform, sometimes in a way, both running and lining up, is the consistency, sustainability, and most importantly, the practical effect, guaranteed in the long run? A very sharp question. and most importantly, is it sustainable and long-term?

A very sharp question.

How to make the desire to bring Vietnam into a real, sustainable, real-life, and sustainable environment? That's what we all need to keep watching, analyzing, and thinking about.

Ladies and gentlemen, although it's only been more than three months since the city of Ho Chi Minh City has been in a state of crisis for more than 3 months. But what Mr. Tran Lieu Quang has done has really made the people of the city recover. From the decision to spend the land to build a park, not to follow the grand real estate projects, to the activation of a series of projects in the city center after many years of stagnation. He also promoted the introduction of 3 major metro lines to reduce traffic jams and build a more civilized city.

People not only love him but also expect him because he is one of the very few South Vietnamese who is likely to enter the next term of the political department, contributing to the balance of the region that has on November 22, he still went to the Lu Khanh Hoa area to visit and encourage the people, showing the image of a leader with national pride. Today, let's review these events and the future of him. Please watch the following details. Welcome back. Today, we will have a deep discussion with each other about a person who is attracting a lot of attention in the Vietnamese political scene. It is Mr. Tran Lieu Quang, who just took office as the Vice-President of the Ho Chi Minh City Council in August 2025. What we have gathered shows that his initial moves were not just normal changes.

We will share the first books, analyze the specific actions of the late Mr. Nam Quyen, and we will analyze his style of being able to speak, being able to do. And from there, try to imagine what his future path

will be like. So let's start with an element that I consider the foundation, but very important. Mr. Tran Lu Quang is a son of the South.

Yes, in the current political context, it seems that this detail is very special. Many documents point to a clear imbalance in the regional factors in Vietnam's highest leadership.

This is a very important starting point, and it's not a emotional determination. It's based on very specific numbers. Can you share more specifically? In the 13th Central Committee, more than 70% of the members are from the North.

More than 70%? That's a very large number.

That's right. And if we look at the 5 current leaders, the list is even more clear. We have the Governor of Bi Thu, To Lam, Huong Nghien, the President of Luong Cuong, Phu Tho, the Prime Minister Phan Minh Chinh, Thanh Hoa, and the Governor of Binh Thu, Tran Cam Tu, Ha Tinh.

So, all four of the top five are from the North?

The only one from the South in this power group is the President of the National Assembly, Tran Thanh Man, from Hau Giang.

So, there is a question that arises, does this imbalance really affect the policy making? Or does it just have more of a symbol? Are we too focused on the environmental factors?

That's a very sharp question. Theoretically, a leader will have to serve the interests of the country, no matter where they come from. But in reality, the lack of representation from the most dynamic economic zone, a zone that contributes 40 to 45% of domestic products for the whole country, like the South, can create invisible distances.

A grown-up and mature person in the South will have empathy, a deeper understanding of culture, economic intensity, and the way people and businesses here think and operate. The hope in Mr. Tran Lieu Quang, a son of Tay Ninh, is perhaps the hope for understanding, the hope forinh, is probably the hope of a mutual understanding, the hope of a more suitable decision

for the DNA of this Southern Land.

I understand. So, what has your career path prepared for you to meet that great expectation? Let's review the main milestones that shaped you and your career.

Mr. Tran Lieu Quang's path is a journey from the foundation, very well-planned. His first journey was a journey from the base to the office. He was born in 1967 in Trang Bang, Tay Ninh. He was an engineer, a mechanic and a mechanical engineer. He started from a very low position, a student at the Planning and Investment Department of the Nha province,

then he was promoted to the office of the President of the People's Committee of Trang Bang, and then he was promoted to the office of the Mayor of Huynh Uy.

In 2015, he became the Vice-Minister of the Western Region. A typical career of a local minister, but the turning point was when he was transferred to Ho Chi Minh City, right?

In February 2019, he returned to the city and served as the Vice-Minister of the Western Region. This was a very important period. It was like a science that was fast and deep into the most complex and original problems of a supercity. He spent more than two years exploring and understanding the city's challenges.

But right after that, there was another quite unexpected step.

It was the move of Europe to the North, which made the Treaty of Haiphong a secret treaty in June 2021. Many analysts say that it was a strategic move. It gave him a more comprehensive view of the country's economic picture, not just the South. The image of him playing the guitar and singing,

I am a Haiphong, has been widely circulated on the social network. It shows the modest, able to integrate and respect local culture. After that, his career sped up very quickly. In January 2023, he became Deputy Prime Minister, in charge of the economy and infrastructure.

In August 2024, he became the head of the Central Economic Committee. And finally, in August 2025, he returned to Ho Chi Minh City, in the highest position. When he took office, he said something that caught my attention. After 4 years and 3 months and 21 days, I came back to this country with great joy,

but also full of worries and worries about a huge mission. Yes, a very emotional statement.

Politicians often have very good speeches, but at that time, what reason to believe that your worries and worries are different from normal words? I have to admit that at that time there may still be doubts.

Words need to be proven. He immediately proved that his immediate actions showed that those words were not fake. He turned those worries into very specific, very strong rules. His style of description is to deploy implemented immediately, not to be said. Let's start with urban issues, a major headache of the city.

He immediately focused on yellow land. This is a groundbreaking book, a 180-degree change from before. His guidance is very clear. Stopping commercial housing projects in land with local location

to prioritize park and public spaces is completely contrary to the logic of the average economy. In a city where every square meter is a property,

it seems absurd to refuse projects that use billions of dollars to build parks. It's absurd if you look at it from a profit perspective. So is this a popular movement

or does it really signify a change in urban management? I believe it's a second option. It's not just a one-off decision. Let's look at two specific examples. The first is the Khanh Hoi River House complex in District 4, a 31.5 hectare land area,

a location that is no more expensive than the city center.

And this land used to belong to the Vology Department of the French Provincial Government. The corporation is now the center of one of the largest corruption cases in Vietnamese history.

What was the previous plan for the land?

The previous plan was to build thousands of high-end apartments, a closed urban area.

And now what? What is the new plan under Mr. Quang's time?

The new plan is to stop the 100% residential project. Instead, this land will be developed into a cultural space of Ho Chi Minh, a park, a public space, and combined with the expansion of Nguyen Tat Thanh's bloodstream, it will always be a traffic jam.

So basically, he's not just building a park, he's erasing the traces of a corruption case and giving back that space to the public. A message that the land was turned into was turned into private property is probably over.

What about the second example?

The second example is the land of the first Ly Thai To in District 10. Instead of a commercial project, it will become a multi-purpose park. And the special point here is that in this park there will be a monument to the victims who died in the COVID-19 pandemic. It not only has value for the green space for a city that is in need, it's also a symbol of the emotional wound

that a community has suffered so many times. It's really incomparable to the story of Thu Thiem, a long-standing wound from the time of the late poet Le Thanh Hai. The contradiction is one sky, one land. When Mr. Quang said, not to change the development of the city, but to take away the land of the people,

it seems that he really acted

according to that statement, not just a slogan.

And with the handling of the gold land, he also very determined to solve another problem. It is a series of projects in the center that have been tarnished for many years,

making the city's image. I think everyone in Saigon is familiar with those statues, like the traces of their wisdom, imprinted in the most important places. So what did he do to remove them? What kind of magic happened?

There was no magic. There was only determination in the instructions and close observation. For example, the Saigon Central Bar project was revoked for nearly 30 years, now has a point-removal instruction.

The project is expected to start in late 2026 and be put into operation after about 5 years. Or like the SaTACS injury, a symbol of Saigon that was broken and abandoned. A waste that cannot be repaid. Yes, it is also required to restart immediately. And the Phan Dinh Phung construction company, a project that had been delayed for 14 years,

was now in the form of a project, with a very clear start-up process. These movements are really changing the face of the central areas such as Ben Nghia, Tan Dinh.

What about the traffic jam? How does he deal with that monster?

For the traffic, his priority is the metro projects. His requirement is very clear. He must complete the three important metro lines in any way.

The first is the No. 2 line, the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong line. Why? Because it is in our plan and it goes through our Gatay bar house, connecting to Long Thanh airport. The No. 2 line is the Ben Thanh-Binh Thanh route. Without this route, we cannot pass through. The third route is the Thu Thiem-Long Thanh route.

We must be decisive and have a plan to make it happen. According to the rules, we must do many things at the same time, not wait for one thing to be done before doing the next.

Those are all words of wisdom.

But what is worth mentioning here is not just the goal, but also his principle of guidance. He emphasizes the principle of doing a lot of things at once, not waiting for this to be done before doing the next. It sounds simple, but in an administrative system that is familiar with the same thinking,

doing each step very slowly, this is a revolution in working.

That is, breaking old thinking, silo,

to speed up progress.

Exactly. It shows a very high political determination, ready to break old rules, administrative barriers to achieve a common goal.

But he is not always so firm and resolute. I was very impressed with a detail in the meeting on the connection between the lower level and Dong Nai province. He said that the meeting was not only about connecting the traffic, but more importantly, connecting the meaning and the love.

This seems to be a very different style.

That detail is really valuable. It shows a perspective beyond the technical numbers, bridges and roads. He understands that for projects to succeed, there must be cooperation and trust. The meaning and the love here is that trust.

And this approach was also applied to you

in managing your team, right?

That's right. He made very clear moves with the HR Department. He made a very clear and public principle. The higher the position, the more serious the violation must be handled. This is to re- The higher the position, the heavier the violation This is to re-establish the balance, the harmony A warning to those who intend to violate

But besides that seriousness, he was also very humorous There is an interesting story that he publicized his personal phone number so that the officer could directly reflect the problems, difficulties, and concerns But the question is Does anyone dare to text the boss?

That's the good part of the story. After nearly three months, no one texted him. And instead of ignoring it, in a meeting, he directly raised this issue.

He said that this fact shows that there is a very limited information from the base. He asked the officials to be more alert, not to be afraid of being interrupted when speaking frankly.

His reaction to the silence was more than just a public action on the original phone number. It showed that he did not do that to play the role of a teenager. He really needed real information from the bottom to solve the problem. He is trying to change the working culture.

It is a great effort to break the culture of silence, the culture of fear of responsibility, which had existed for a long time in the regime.

And his perspective seemed to be not limited only in the administrative territory of the city. His trip to Khanh Hoa during the historical flood is a very clear example of why a small town in Ho Chi Minh City had to sneak out to the central to support the disaster.

Theoretically, he could have just signed a book.

At the end of November 2025, Central and West Nguyen were hit by a terrible rainstorm, which caused heavy damage. The Central government distributed to the major provinces, with the most damage-affected provinces, and the City of Ho Chi Minh was given support from Khanh Hoa.

On November 22, he and the Chief of the Trần Cẩm Tú Municipal Committee flew to Khanh Hoa, directly to the most flooded areas. He visited the place, encouraged the people, gave gifts, and especially, he said in front of his eyes, the city of Ho Chi Minh transferred 50 billion to Khanh Hoa province. In addition, in the morning of November 22, 50 doctors were sent to 5 weak points to be tested, sent 10,000 bags of essential medicine, 10,000 bags of family medicine.

In addition, 30 volunteers participated in the coordination of the delivery of medicine, 60 volunteers organized kitchens to cook for the people of the flood zone. This shows that a city is not only rich for itself, but also a base for other regions, while building the image of a leader who holds the national flag. So, if we combine all these things, including leadership, moral and defense,

how can we envision a future related to Mr. Tran?

First, according to the political tradition in Vietnam, the position of the Vice-President of the two major cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi City, are both members of the political committee. This is almost a natural step.

And the recent political scene has also had some remarkable changes.

That's right. This is the second factor. Recently, Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc was also nominated for the Hanoi Poetry Award, replacing both heads of the two top economic leaders in a short time. It's like replacing the coach for the two strongest teams of a match, obviously with a strategic intention from the top.

A desire to create a new wave.

A new wave, a new development for both cities, and for the country.

So the third factor is also the most important factor, perhaps Mr. Quang's real ability.

If he succeeds in opening up the gaps, helping the city of Ho Chi Minh develop strongly, success here will have a greater more significant than anywhere else. He has the experience of serving as deputy prime minister, in charge of economy and infrastructure, and with real achievements in the city.

He is clearly a very talented candidate for one of the five leading positions in the future. Many observers predict that he may be the prime minister in the term starting in 2031.

So, through what we have exchanged, a clear picture is emerging. A southern-oriented leader with a strong, realistic style is prioritizing the interests of the people and creating very suspicious initial changes in Ho Chi Minh City.

The hopes are being built, but it must be said that this is only the first step. The road ahead is is full of challenges. Solving the problems of a supercity of nearly 15 million people such asoc, has just signed his first document after a short time of absence.

When he was first mobilized to the capital, not a few people were confused about his ability. Because he was a descendant of the police force. But under his guidance, Hanoi has witnessed a series of unexpected advances. The work of the Open-Surface project is being promoted. Many people say that he is the President of US, the version 2.0,

the right answer. He is able to speak, he is quick, he is decisive, but he also has a lot of words. Let's listen to the analysis.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the program. Ladies and gentlemen,

for those who live in Hanoi or often follow the news, Let's listen to the analysis of this story But recently, there was an event that seemed to break that barrier. A project that has been the symbol of the slowdown for many years, suddenly solved at an unimaginable speed.

Yes, hello.

As you just said, it is the Vanh Dai 1 road project, the Voi Phuc Global section.

This section is too famous.

Anyone in Hanoi can tell the darkness of this road. It is one of the biggest bottlene most difficult obstacles for traffic in the city.

And this sudden change is linked to the appearance of a new person at the top. It's the new mayor of Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, who took office in early November 2025. Just over a month after he took office, he created an result that many people have to use the word god of speed to describe. So let's start with that road, the Vanh Dai 1 project, the global recovery. Please analyze more clearly why it is such a difficult hot spot to solve for many years.

Actually, there are many reasons. In terms of geography, this is the urban area, the center of the center. The density of the population is extremely high. Meanwhile, the current road crossings are too narrow, and the lower floors around have been downgraded for a long time. So, the liberation of the land here

means that thousands of households have to be displaced. This is a very complicated calculation. It requires a huge power and a very large social consensus. Therefore, the project has been delayed for many years, causing a long delay. And the removal of this milestone,

as Vice President of the People's Committee of Hanoi, Truong Viet Dung, once said, it is not just a new road, but it also has greater meaning, improving the living and business environment. Basically, it is the key to increasing the value of a large area of land.

And this is what I find really surprising, when we put the numbers on the scale to compare. In the 7 years prior, all the effort of the districts only freed the land of 686 households.

686 households in 7 years. A number that is almost a step ahead of the total number of nearly 2,000 households

that need to be evacuated from the project. At that speed, we don't know when it will be completed. and the population is growing at a rate of nearly 2,000 households.

At that rate, when will it be completed?

Maybe in a few decades.

And so, a change has happened. 1,295 households have been completed in compensation and land acquisition. The numbers are even more impressive. The coconut market has completed 100% of 591 out of 591 households. The art gallery is 100% completed, 795 out of 795 households. The neighborhood is almost complete.

The total area of the recovery is 153,341 square meters, a huge amount of work. This breakthrough can be said to come from two main factors. First, it is true that the local government 2- government model has been effective. Basically, it has cut down on the middle management layers, giving more autonomy and responsibility to the local government.

This makes them act faster and more flexibly. But, the mechanism alone is not enough. The second factor, and arguably the deciding factor, is the direct and extremely violent intervention of the new leader. The November 27th event is a very clear example. The new secretary, Nguyen Duy Ngoc, led a working session.

He asked to observe the process and to fulfill the commitment. This is not a general guidance from above, but a close-up of the work at the most basic level, the most direct level. Right after the working session, a high-point campaign named 20 nights was launched. It showed the dedication, determination,

working day and night. The highlight was that on December 10, the government had imposed a land reclamation ban on the last building in Phu Giang Vo. They did everything to ensure the table was cleaned before December 15, and they did it.

Such a result is not natural. It certainly reflects the human and before December 15, and they did it. Such an unexpected result is definitely the reaction of the highest leadership. This brings us to the next question. So who is Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc?

His background shows that he has a close relationship with the police. He was born in 1964 in Huong Yen, with a degree of law degree. He went from positions such as deputy director of the Hanoi City Police Department to senior leadership positions in the Police General Bureau.

The most remarkable thing is that he was the director of the Police Bureau investigating corruption, corruption, and embezzlement. He became the deputy director of the Ministry of Public Security in August 2019 and was promoted to the rank colonel in December 2023. It can be seen that his path in the police force is very steady and steady.

But what makes the public more aware is perhaps his advanced trajectory in more than a year. It really has the speed of a missile. In June 2024, he became a head of the Central Committee of the Party. Only two months later, in August, he was elected to the committee of Bi Thu. In January 2025, he was elected to the committee of the Central Committee and became the political commissioner. And then in November 2025, he was appointed to the committee of Ha Noi.

A series of the most powerful positions in the party in a very short time.

To understand this progress, we have to put it in a larger political context. Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, together with his hometown Huong Yen and General Secretary To Lam, and during the entire process of work, especially at the C03, and later at the rank of Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Public Security, he is considered one of the most powerful hands in the anti-corruption campaign. So, he is a person who has the ability to be proven through practice. Exactly.

Moreover, the position of the Vice-Chancellor of Hanoi is one of the most important local positions of the country,

often held by a political committee.

In history, this position has also been the base for the highest leaders.

It was the base for the leaders in the four-member alliance, as in the case of the former Vice- former Vice President Nguyen Phu Trong or the former President of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue.

So, we can say that the strong, can-do-talk-and-do-it-not-afraid-to-touch style that we see in the Vanh Dai 1 project is his experience from the police.

You can say that. Many people are calling his style the 2olice Department of Vietnam, the Police Department of Vietnam, the Police Department of Vietnam, the Police Department of Vietnam, the Police Department of Vietnam,

the Police Department of Vietnam,

the Police Department of Vietnam, the Police Department of Vietnam, It's a way to show the style of a leader. So, what is your bigger vision for the whole of the capital?

Right after taking office in a meeting of the city council on November 12, he has launched three important and urgent tasks. The first is about the economy. He set a target of 8% growth for 2025 and asked to pay the balance of about 60,000 billion in the remaining capital of the city.

60,000 billion. capital investment. 60,000 billion? That's a huge number. He's telling the administration that the money is being cut off and we need to find a way to get it out immediately.

Exactly. He's just emphasizing the issue of land and land price liberation and asking for a solution to the problem. The second task is about the constitution.

So, about the regulations.

That's right. He's asking for the authorities to immediately amend the regulations and laws related to the capital. And there is a very noteworthy statement from him,

which is,

not to legalize, or to do a lot of things, but not to be effective.

That is almost a declaration of war against the disease of the disease of the disease of the administrative machinery in many places.

And the third group is the daily urban life issues that people are most concerned about. Stability, flood control, environmental hygiene, urban order, food safety. He emphasized that these issues have been identified, the cause has been clear, and now is the time to have a proposal to solve it fundamentally, not do it in a countermeasure. It can be seen that his program is very comprehensive,

going straight to the hottest issues in the city.

But that doesn't mean that everyone is giving a hand, giving a reward without any hesitation. There must be other opinions, other questions, right?

Sure. Any progress at the speed of Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc

will lead to doubts. The first thing people discuss is that speed. I don't think any progress at the speed of Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc would lead to doubt. The first thing people discuss is the speed. The fact that he was promoted from a police chief to the highest position in the party in such a short time has made many people question his loyalty. The fact that he is a close friend of President Bich Hu To Lam

has made people talk more about him.

And also about his work experience, right?

Yes. Another point that was raised was that you had no leadership experience in any province. You went straight from the Ministry of Public Security to the central government and then was transferred to the Hanoi Embassy. Some people say that this is a step to burn the stage because managing a complex and diverse supercity like Hanoi

requires very different experiences, very unique compared to the work in the security field. Those are the questions about your career path. What about your personal style?

It seems that you also have some comments.

About style, many people in Hanoi, especially the elderly, those who are familiar with the image of the rich and powerful, have quite straightforward comments. They say that Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, had quite straightforward comments. They said that Mr. Nguyen Duy Ngoc's speech style was quite dry.

He often held a paper and read in a smooth tone, without any points of emphasis. There was a comment from a high-ranking official that he heard him speak without being influenced by Mr. Chung,

the former president of the Hoi Ong.

To be honest, it sounded a bit dry. But this is the interesting part. It seems that right after those negative comments about that style, there is a real consensus in the public opinion. This is the most surprising and remarkable psychological phenomenon.

Almost everyone, after the comment that he is not good at speaking, adds to a conclusion that is almost identical. That is, but the important thing is to do the job. What is good to say, if the last word is logical, then which is, but the important thing is to do the job, to speak well to do something,

if in the end it's all about logic,

then forget about the bad words, but do the real thing.

This shows a huge change in the people's expectations. It seems that they have moved from a good-spoken leader to a leader who can do the job,

and there is a person who is always compared It is the former president of the city, Nguyen Duc Trung Mr. Trung used to be a person with a very close image to the public He spoke eloquently and was liked by many people But in the end, everyone has clearly fallen into the trap Leaving behind a series of problems and projects for the city This contradiction was repeatedly mentioned by people

There are very straightforward comments on social media that are very straightforward, like I'd rather Ngoc said it than Trung said it, or go to jail. Or another opinion, Trung said it sweetly, but left the debt, pollution, and death. Now Ngoc said it dry, but the road is about to be clear. The people have money to pay, I choose the latter.

So the people of the capital seem to have a very practical choice. After being disappointed, now they are relieved to have a less beautiful leader, but with a concrete, positive result, something they can feel every day.

Exactly. The way to be resolved, the people receive the money quickly, those are indisputable results. It creates a initial belief, although it may still be a bit vague.

However, that determination also needs to be matched with other factors.

Yes, it must be made clear that people do not give a blank sheet of paper. In the story of the liberation of the frontier, in addition to speed, they still require very justified things. The price of compensation must be reasonable, the process of relocation must be fair, transparent and fast. The determination of the government must be matched with in line with the people's satisfaction.

So, through the story of the new Hanoi Post, we are seeing a bigger picture. That is the awakening of a new leadership style, focusing on efficiency and real results. The decisive action in the project Vành Đai Một can be seen as a good admonition for this style, breaking the repression that has existed for many years in the capital.

And this lesson may not stop in Hanoi. Nguyen Di Ngoc himself also offered to expand his experience from the liberation of the Main Road. He said it proved that when there is a violent intervention of the political system and the people's consensus, any difficulties can be solved.

Ladies and gentlemen, The 2nd anniversary of the government's donation of 100,000 VND to each citizen has created a joyous occasion for a small part of the society. Recently, the Governor of Dak Lak province has asked the government to consider giving gifts to the people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year and other big holidays.

In response to this issue, the Ministry of Finance said it will accept opinions and reports of copyrighted items when the source of the list is guaranteed. Right after the 2nd of September holiday, there were also many rumors in the social media that the government will give each citizen 1 million VND

for the upcoming New Year's Day, which caused a stir. Although this is not true, it clearly reflects a fact that the expectation of some people to get support from the government is completely true. However, what does it mean for the Ministry of Finance to answer like this? And is it really feasible to give money to people in the holidays?

Let's watch the analysis of details right after this. Welcome back. Today we have a very interesting topic from a petition of Dak Lak City Council specifically, they suggest the government should give money to all people for Tet and other big holidays It sounds like a very humane and easy-to-understand proposal but why does it cause so much controversy?

In today's episode, we will find out what this story says about society and current policies.

It's a hot topic. And I think to understand the root of this debate, we have to turn the problem around and look at its context. This thought is not natural.

It comes from a precedent, a policy that has not yet in place, that just happened not long ago. And that event has given people a hope, a certain expectation. You are talking about the

September 2nd National Day, in 2025, right? A very special day, celebrating 80 years since August 8th and National Day. I remember that was the first time in history

that all the people, except for one, received a gift from the state, specifically 100,000 VND for each person. The number may not sound big, but when you add up the population of the whole country, the total amount of money is more than 10,700 billion VND. All this money is from the central bank.

A really impressive number. The total amount of money was deposited from the central bank. A number that was truly impressive.

That number and the nature of the event for the first time created a strong impression in the minds of the people. And when there was such a good amount of money, people naturally began to ask themselves, could this be a common currency? That was the context for the proposal of the Dak Lak Commission.

And this also made the official response from the Ministry of Finance become extremely noteworthy. They have a response document, and their wording shows a great deal of respect.

I read that document, and I found two points that were very noteworthy. First, they said, please accept the opinion, it sounds very respectful, very obedient. But the second point is the key point, They say that they will report a copyrighted item when the source of the money is guaranteed. The word, when it is guaranteed, for me, it is like a door that is just opened,

but closed immediately.

I would like to continue.

It is the recognition of the wishes of the people that shows their respect for their opinions. But the word, when the source is guaranteed, is a gentle but very clear reminder of the reality of national finance. It draws a very clear line between desire and ability. And here, this is the starting point, the main axis for the two opposite opinions that we see are boiling over across the forums.

So now let's try to break down each opinion. Let's try to stand with the supporters first. I see the reaction of many people after the September 2nd election is extremely positive. The press reported that everyone is in favor. Obviously, its value is not just in the 100,000 VND.

Certainly. The interesting thing here, the core of support, I think it lies in the spiritual and social value. We can sit in a big city and think that 100,000 VND is enough for a light breakfast or a few cups of coffee. But for a family in a remote area, a low-income worker or a low-wage homemaker, it's a completely different story. That money can buy a few kilograms of meat, or buy a pair of cakes, a little candy.

It helps their New Year's Eve table with more fillings. The material value is very real.

I totally agree. I read a sharing and was very impressed. An old man in the countryside said that this gift made him feel the country still remembered him. It surpassed material values to become a symbol of concern.

Like a connection, a statement that no one was left behind on the national day of joy. That feeling of concern created a very strong ripple effect. It was no longer a matter of one person receiving money. It became a happy topic for in the village and the neighborhood.

People talk about it, share it, and feel a special commitment to it during the holidays.

And it seems that from that joy, a greater expectation is born. And the story of 1 million VND for the news made me very surprised. After the 2nd of September, the social network was full of news that this Tet, the government will give everyone 1 million VND.

The spread of the rumor was shocking.

It was shocking. Videos on TikTok and YouTube about this topic attracted millions of views. Although the authorities quickly clarified that this was fake news, the fact that it was so shocking was very clear.

It's hard to believe that such a rumor could spread so far. I'm asking myself, does this reflect a desire or a need that is hidden in society

that we may not have realized?

It certainly does. It shows a desire and a desire that is true in a very large part of the population. In the context of the economic difficulties, the price of many essential goods is still rising, any support from the state, small or large, is always warmly welcomed.

And here is a very good social economic concept that we can use to analyze this phenomenon, that is, sub-distribution.

Sub-distribution? Sounds pretty scientific.

Can you explain it more simply for everyone to understand? Very simple. Re-distributing the money Re-distributing the money? Sounds pretty complicated.

Can you explain it in a simpler way so everyone can understand?

Very simple. Ask yourself, where does the money come from?

From the state budget.

Exactly, from the budget. But where does the budget come from? From the taxes of the people and businesses. In society, people with high incomes and large businesses will of course pay more taxes than low-income or rural workers. That is essential.

But when the state takes a portion of that share and divides it for each person, regardless of race, city or rural, what will happen?

Ah, I understand. In other words, the income comes from the group of people with, but when the money is spent, it is divided for everyone. In short, the money is being transferred from the more privileged group to the more difficult group. A very natural and very polite way of social balance.

Exactly. In fact, the last 2.9 months of spending has proven this very clearly. Many people in the city, those with good incomes, say that they do not even accept that money.

Why?

Because it's too small compared to their income, and they don't want to spend time going back to the office. Some people even say that it's more fun to go to the office to get the money when it's more expensive. But for a farmer in the countryside, a farmer selling vegetables, an old man hanging out, that's a meaningful amount of money. So, this policy has been effectively transferred without the need for a slogan. Very realistic.

So, the supporters have very convincing reasons. From the spiritual value, social solidarity, to the re-distribution effect, very realistic, which you just analyzed. But on the other hand, the who oppose also have some very strong arguments. They look at the number of more than 10,700 billion VND and ask a very big question.

They look at the scale of the economy and their question is not about meaning, but about the cost of opportunity.

What can the number of more than 10,700 billion VND do if it is not split for each person? A very good question. With that amount of money, we can build many new schools in the highlands, where students still have to study in 8-year classes.

Or how many stations to set national standards?

Or we can use it to support the central provinces to overcome the flood, a problem that we face every year. It's very challenging. That's the essence of opportunity cost. When he chose to work A, he gave up the opportunity to work B, C, D, which may bring greater benefits. Those who oppose say that such a small share of power brings joy and relief to many people,

but loses the opportunity to create greater, deeper and more sustainable impacts for society. There is a comparison image that I see a lot of people using to comment on this. A very civilized image, but also very profound. That is, many people contribute a handful of rice, the pot will fill up quickly. But a pot that fills up and divides the whole country,

each person only gets a few seeds.

It clearly illustrates the argument that the division of resources will reduce its overall impact. And the problem is even more complicated. The 10,700 billion, as I said, is just the top of the bird cage. The bird is the huge hidden costs behind it. Even a massive administrative unit, from central to local, has to go through it.

What exactly are the hidden costs here?

I imagine it's not just paper, ink, print, and documents.

Exactly. It's much bigger. Think about the whole process, starting with the union meetings in the central level to unify the main office, then the police department has to process a huge amount of data on the population of the country to set up a list, then it's the national treasury. The national treasury has to make thousands of transactions to transfer money to the regions. And finally, the biggest burden falls on the shoulders of the millions of police officers in the communes, districts, villages, and districts.

The people who do it directly.

Yes, they have to make detailed lists, scan them, inform each household, organize payment points, and make a budget report. Their time and effort is a huge cost that no one can calculate.

And the cost from the people. I think these are the people who cannot get their bank accounts. For those who have not connected their bank account to the VNID electronic signature, especially the elderly, people in remote areas, they have to go to the point to get the money. The money to the car, the time to take a break from work, the effort to wait.

I heard that there are places where people have to go back 2-3 times to get the money because of a lack of paper or not arriving on time.

If we add up all those small costs, from administrative costs to people's costs, it may make a significant part of the value of the gift worth 100,000 VND. So, the opposition's argument is very clear. This is too expensive and complicated on the background. It should only happen on really special occasions, historical occasions, once in many years,

like the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Khánh dynasty. It is meaningful, it does not create a burden for the budget and the administrative system.

So, we are standing between two opinions, and we have to admit that each sides have their own very distinct principles. One side is a policy that is approved by the people, the other is an effective calculation of economic and social needs that is extremely complicated. It's hard to say which side is completely right and which side is completely wrong.

I think the question here is not whether it should be or not, but how to make it effective.

Ah, implementation.

That's right. The September 2 event was essentially a large-scale social experiment that had never been done before, and it showed us both the advantages and disadvantages of this policy. So where is the highlight and where is the biggest problem with that large scale test? The biggest highlight is technology. Millions of people have received money almost immediately through VNID and bank accounts. Just a few operations on the phone, no need to go anywhere, no cost, no hassle.

This is the key to the future.

But the problem is here, isn't it?

Exactly. The problem is here. There is still a small part of the population, especially the elderly, people in difficult areas, deep areas, far away. They don't have a bank account, or a smart phone,

or simply don't have the technology, and they still have to receive money manually. This manual thing has caused the poverty, the low cost and the inconvenience we just analyzed.

So, if in the future we can solve the technology bill and the government can reach the people, the administrative burden will be significantly reduced?

It will be greatly reduced. Imagine a scenario in the near future when 100% of the population have electronic bank account. Then, transferring money to the public will be just a few lines on the central computer system. The money will be transferred directly to each person's account.

There will be no more harassment for the officials and the people.

At that time, I think that the argument about the poverty and waste of the opposition will weaken a lot. The debate will have to turn in a completely different direction. This debate is not just about a Tet holiday or a donation. It is really a deep discussion about how we balance the balance between the spirit of social unity, the concern of the state,

with effectively managing the country with effectively managing the country and being responsible for the people's tax revenue.