On March 18, the National Assembly's Standing Committee gave feedback on the draft of amended Capital Law under the chairmanship of Tran Thanh Man, Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly and the moderation of Nguyen Thi Thanh, Party Central Committee member and Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly.

Agreement on stronger decentralization for Hanoi

Speaking at the session, Party Central Committee member, Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang expressed strong agreement with the Government's report on the amended Capital Law submitted to the Standing Committee.

On behalf of Hanoi, Thang extended sincere thanks to leaders of the National Assembly, the Government, central ministries and agencies, especially the Ministry of Justice, for their support throughout the drafting process.

He also expressed deep appreciation to National Assembly leaders and the Standing Committee for their continued attention and support for the capital.

Notably, as highlighted by Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, in December 2025, the National Assembly issued Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15, piloting special mechanisms for major projects in Hanoi.

This resolution provides an important foundation for Hanoi to accelerate key tasks, especially large-scale and specialized projects, helping to gradually address long-standing bottlenecks. At the same time, it enables the city to revise three critical strategic documents.

These include reporting to the Politburo to revise Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW on Hanoi's development.

The Politburo has now discussed and issued Resolution No. 02, signed on March 17, 2026, which will serve as a crucial political orientation for the capital's development in the coming years.

The city is also developing a comprehensive master plan for Hanoi with a 100-year vision, aiming to position the capital as a major hub not only nationally but also regionally and globally, particularly as the capital of a developed socialist country.

To establish a legal basis for implementing this plan, Hanoi proposed and received approval from the National Assembly to draft the amended Capital Law.

Thang said that based on feedback from the session, Hanoi will seriously absorb comments and coordinate with ministries and agencies to finalize the draft for submission to the National Assembly soon.

Regarding Hanoi's proposals, Thang highlighted several key issues.

On decentralization, the city seeks strong support from the National Assembly and its Standing Committee for broader delegation of authority.

This includes empowering Hanoi to proactively issue regulations and guidelines to implement laws and resolutions in cases where central regulations are not yet available.

He emphasized that Hanoi does not seek to operate outside the national legal framework.

However, as the capital and a leading locality, Hanoi needs the flexibility to pilot, design and implement new policies, drawing lessons for nationwide application.

"Hanoi is not only a policy implementer but can also support the central government in policy design," Thang stressed.

Delegation of authority in specific sectors

Regarding sector-specific decentralization, Thang proposed continued delegation in areas such as healthcare, education and socio-cultural sectors, particularly authority over establishing, licensing and managing both public and private service units.

Practical experience shows that when entrusted with managing facilities like the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, the city achieved positive results, including improved infrastructure and stronger investment attraction.

Recently, with city support, Viettel Group launched construction of a semiconductor factory, marking a significant step in high-tech development.

Based on these outcomes, Hanoi proposed managing additional entities such as Ba Vi National Park and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, along with broader responsibilities in healthcare, education and culture.

Regarding staffing, the city seeks authority to determine staffing quotas suited to its status as a special urban area, ensuring effective governance and the implementation of tasks assigned by the National Assembly.

On fiscal policy, Hanoi is pursuing a new growth model targeting double-digit growth, contributing significantly to the national economy.

The city is focusing on leveraging internal resources, particularly in culture, healthcare and education, rather than competing with other localities for external resources.

Accordingly, Hanoi proposed continued support for special financial mechanisms such as off-budget funds and permission to issue project bonds and municipal bonds to mobilize development capital.

Regarding the legislative timeline, Thang noted that the Politburo's resolution has been issued and the capital's master plan is expected to be completed soon.

The city hopes the amended Capital Law will be approved at the first session of the 16th National Assembly to ensure the three strategic pillars are implemented simultaneously and effectively.

"Hanoi has proactively drafted resolutions of the People's Council and regulations of the People's Committee to ensure immediate and synchronized implementation once the law takes effect," Thang affirmed.

He reiterated that Hanoi is committed to fulfilling assigned tasks and ensuring sufficient political, legal and planning foundations.

With strong direction from central authorities, Hanoi aims to lead the country into a new development phase, taking the lead in implementing innovative policies to support national double-digit growth targets.