PM Pham Minh Chinh (second from left) attends a conference on the development of the industry and trade sector, Hanoi, December 19, 2025.

The areas include industrialization and modernization; rapid and sustainable development, digital transformation and green transition; diversification of markets, products, and supply chains; the fight against wastefulness, corruption, and negativity, particularly counterfeit goods, smuggling, and trade fraud; building a clean, strong, and professional workforce; and promoting decentralization, delegation of authority, and the streamlining of administrative procedures.

The Prime Minister urged the sector to respond swiftly, flexibly, and effectively to evolving developments, stressing the need for accurate assessments of each partner and counterpart in order to formulate timely and appropriate policies.