From the story of nationality for children to bidding for cancer treatment drugs, from customs procedures for semiconductor chips to badminton court rental prices... all are seemingly small details, but they are where institutions touch life. Institutional innovation, therefore, cannot be just grand declarations but must start from the most specific and practical things for the people, for businesses, and for the development of the country. The consistent spirit that the National Assembly Deputies of Hue City emphasized is that institutions must originate from the reality of life, unleash development resources and ensure the legitimate rights and interests of the people.

Delegate Le Hoai Trung emphasized that the issue of nationality is not only a legal matter but also related to national sovereignty .

For the benefit of children, do not let children be stateless.

Delegate Le Hoai Trung, Chief of the Party Central Committee Office (National Assembly Delegation of Hue City) emphasized that the issue of nationality is not only a legal issue but also related to national sovereignty, civil rights and practical interests of each individual.

According to him, the current draft amendment to the Nationality Law still has complicated and difficult-to-understand regulations for people, especially in cases involving children whose father or mother is a foreigner.

“We must write the law in such a way that people can understand it without needing a lawyer. In case the parents agree to choose Vietnamese nationality for their child, then it should be recognized. If they cannot agree, the child will automatically still have Vietnamese nationality, unless he or she has been granted another nationality,” Mr. Trung suggested.

Mr. Le Hoai Trung also suggested that it is necessary to consider the regulation requiring people to change their names to Vietnamese when naturalizing. “Vietnam uses Latin script, foreign names do not affect management. We must be flexible, respect cultural diversity, and not impose,” Mr. Trung said.

Delegate Nguyen Thi Suu, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Hue City, pointed out a legal loophole: “The current law does not clearly stipulate the case of children whose parents have renounced Vietnamese nationality but have not yet acquired foreign nationality, which can easily cause children to fall into a state of statelessness - which is inconsistent with the International Convention on the Rights of the Child to which Vietnam has signed.

Ms. Suu suggested that it should be clearly stipulated that in cases where there is no alternative foreign nationality, the child will still be recognized as a Vietnamese citizen.

Delegate Nguyen Hai Nam said that in recent years, although the bidding process has been very methodical and strict, it has been ineffective.

Don't let transparency be a mere formality in bidding.

Regarding the draft Law on Bidding, delegate Nguyen Hai Nam (National Assembly Delegation of Hue City) said that in recent years, although the bidding process has been very methodical and strict, it has been ineffective. “I support transparency, but transparency does not mean being rigid to the point of causing damage. There are bidding packages that follow the full process, but in the end, the winning bidder is a low-cost contractor with poor quality, leading to increased costs, delayed progress, and the people suffer the most,” said Mr. Nam.

Particularly in the medical field, Mr. Nam proposed that there should be a special mechanism, and that normal bidding regulations cannot be mechanically applied. “Many types of drugs and specialized medical equipment have only one supplier. Forcing bidding when in reality there is only one option is no different from formalization,” Mr. Nam emphasized.

Director of Hue Central Hospital, delegate Pham Nhu Hiep also agreed and emphasized the current heartbreaking situation: “There are some types of cancer treatment drugs or heart surgery equipment that only one company in the country produces. Bidding is a formality, and no one even dares to participate because the legal risks are too great. As a result, hospitals lack medicine and patients suffer.”

Mr. Hiep proposed a bold but practical direction: “The Ministry of Health should negotiate price ceilings with suppliers and issue a standard price list. Hospitals should base their purchases on that price list, which is both fast and ensures quality.”

Delegate Nguyen Thi Suu proposed that it should be clearly stipulated that in cases where there is no alternative foreign nationality, children will still be recognized as Vietnamese nationality.

Special mechanism needed for high technology

Delegate Nguyen Hai Nam suggested that the revised Customs Law should have a separate chapter on high-tech enterprises, especially in fields such as microchips and semiconductors – globally strategic industries. “We are expecting to become a regional technology manufacturing center, so customs must also go hand in hand. We cannot let businesses wait a whole week just to clear customs for a few spectrometers worth millions of dollars,” said delegate Nguyen Hai Nam.

He cited the experience of countries such as Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, where high-tech enterprises enjoy separate customs procedures that take only a few hours or are completely electronic. “Reform here is not just about shortening procedures, but also about Vietnam’s way of showing its commitment to investors,” said Mr. Nam.

Regarding the Law on Management and Use of Public Assets, delegate Pham Nhu Hiep pointed out a bitter reality: Many public assets are auctioned off for lease at high prices, causing public cultural, sports, and health care units to be unable to afford the payments, forcing them to stop operations or find other locations.

“There was a badminton court that was rented for 300,000 VND/month before, but after the auction it was increased to 2 million VND. People can no longer afford to rent it. So is it still for social purposes?”, Mr. Hiep asked.

According to Mr. Hiep, it is necessary to classify public assets according to their intended use. Assets serving social purposes must have their own incentives and cannot be auctioned like normal business assets.

Delegate Pham Nhu Hiep pointed out many limitations in bidding in the medical field.

Institutional reform: Can't just change words

From a general perspective, the delegates of the Hue City National Assembly Delegation all agreed that amending the law cannot only change the wording but must also resolve “institutional bottlenecks”, create development momentum and protect citizens’ rights. Delegate Le Hoai Trung shared: “The law cannot be separated from reality. Each law affects millions of people, the operation of the apparatus, and of businesses. Therefore, amending the law must come from reality, from the needs of the people.”

Agreeing, delegate Nguyen Hai Nam emphasized: “For many years, we have been struggling with problems such as cumbersome administrative procedures, delayed public investment, wasted public assets… Where is the root? It is in the institutions. And if we want to innovate the institutions, we must dare to look at reality and dare to cut out outdated parts.”

Delegates from Hue City also suggested that the National Assembly should supervise the issuance of decrees and circulars under the law - which is where many "sub-licenses" arise, causing difficulties for businesses.

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