Hanoi forum focuses on national governance and institutional reform

A forum held in Hanoi from October 5–7, 2026, focused on innovating national governance and institutional reform to adapt to rapid developmental changes. The event brought together experts including Nguyen Xuan Thang, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, and representatives from the National Academy of Politics and the Academy of Administration and Public Management.

Key discussion topics included inclusive governance, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data management. Participants also addressed enhancing local implementation capacity, decentralization, and sustainable development. The forum aimed to build a future-ready government by synthesizing policy priorities and recommendations.

Case studies discussed in Vietnam included the COVID-19 response, Project 06 regarding data infrastructure and public services, administrative streamlining, and policy testing such as electronic invoicing and financial sandboxes in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.