Prime Minister: Will consider raising salaries sooner

During the last 40 minutes of the discussion session at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on the afternoon of October 30, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh provided more information on many major issues mentioned by National Assembly deputies regarding important contents on socio- economics , budget, public investment...

Thủ tướng: Sẽ xem xét tăng lương sớm hơn - Ảnh 1. — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

Saying he was "really moved" after two days of listening to the delegates' responsible contributions, the head of the Government also reiterated the common efforts of the entire system in the context of more difficulties and challenges than opportunities and advantages. The economy is strong enough to withstand external shocks, stabilize the macro-economy, control inflation, and promote growth.

"Never before have we invested in strengthening our national defense and security capabilities like this term," the Prime Minister said, adding that thanks to that, we were able to hold a parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification and a parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day. And especially, weapons bearing the Vietnamese brand were put on display.

In particular, social security spending of nearly 1.1 quadrillion VND during the Covid-19 pandemic for 68 million people, equivalent to 17% of GDP. These are all very valuable achievements in difficult circumstances.

Referring to the difficulties, problems and shortcomings raised by delegates, the Prime Minister said "The Government also recognizes" and must come up with appropriate and feasible solutions, ensuring resources for implementation.

The Prime Minister cited the fact that investment is spread out and many projects are not on schedule. For example, a series of energy projects worth several billion USD, even 10 billion USD such as Block B gas project, Song Hau 1 project, Thai Binh 2 project, Nghi Son project..., had to be restructured to become what they are today.

The slow disbursement of public investment capital is also a concern. In this term, we invested 3.4 quadrillion VND in public investment, an increase of 55% compared to the previous term. According to the Prime Minister, although the problem of "first of all, where is the money" is very difficult, we have arranged to build expressways in the Mekong Delta and the northern mountainous areas. At the same time, we are investing in expanding seaports and airports, preparing to invest in the North-South high-speed railway...

Enough basis for double-digit growth

The Prime Minister affirmed that the expenditure estimate must be appropriate: spending on people and the apparatus; spending appropriately on national defense to ensure social order and safety; ensuring social security, especially in unexpected situations such as epidemics, natural disasters, storms and floods... Therefore, it is important that revenue must be sufficient for spending; if revenue is not enough, there will be a deficit, imbalance and high deficit.

“A close budget is very necessary, but we must achieve the priority goal of collecting enough revenue to cover expenditure. The increased revenue must be used effectively,” the Prime Minister emphasized, saying that we have increased revenue and saved expenditure very effectively.

Affirming that the increase in revenue and decrease in expenditure were all based on the National Assembly's opinion, the head of the Government said that these things were all in the right direction of spending on people. Thanks to that, 70% of the increase in revenue was left to increase salaries according to Resolution 27, something that the previous term could not do.

The government plans to increase salaries from July 1, 2026, but many delegates have proposed raising salaries earlier. “We will consider and consult with competent authorities, including the National Assembly, to increase salaries earlier,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

To achieve the two 100-year strategic goals, we cannot grow at a steady pace but must develop by leaps and bounds. However, to achieve a 10% breakthrough, according to the Prime Minister, is "very difficult and challenging, but we still have to do it."

"IMF and WB asked me if this goal is well-founded in this headwind? I said we have a foundation in the strength of the nation with 6 pillars. We develop and grow based on 3 factors: people, nature and cultural and historical traditions," the Prime Minister emphasized.

In this, human beings must be elevated in both morality, intelligence and body. In terms of nature, the earth has been exploited, we must reach out to the ocean, into space, such as exploiting through satellites Vinasat 1, Vinasat 2...

"Only by mastering science, technology and innovation can we fly high and reach far. Good macroeconomic policies are also a driving force for growth...", the Prime Minister analyzed and said that although it is very difficult, there is enough basis to achieve the double-digit growth target in the coming period.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thu-tuong-se-xem-xet-tang-luong-som-hon-185251030164958531.htm