Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs meeting on decentralization, delegation of authority, and delineation of powers associated with the implementation of the two-level local administration model.

The support policy will be applied to officials, civil servants, public employees and workers for voluntary retirement in the process of streamlining administrative structures.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested localities to set up task forces to crack down on smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, copyright infringement, and intellectual property violations, given the recent bust involving 100 tons of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.

The resolution aiming to improve investment and business environment and facilitate private sector access to resources.

The negotiation took place in a spirit of openness, frankness, flexibility, and mutual constructiveness.

The event seen as part of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s official visit to Vietnam from May 15-16.