Ministry of Industry and Trade: New posture and mindset for the new development period

Starting on December 1, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade operates under Government Decree 96/2022/ND-CP. New posture and mindset for the new development period of the industry and trade sector have been rolled out from this decree. IN RESPONSE TO THE DEMAND OF THE NEW CONTEXT

Starting on December 1, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade operates under Government Decree 96/2022/ND-CP. New posture and mindset for the new development period of the industry and trade sector have been rolled out from this decree.

IN RESPONSE TO THE DEMAND

OF THE NEW CONTEXT

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP of the Government replaces Decree 98/2017/ND-CP dated August 18, 2017. This is the 5th Government decree defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade since its re-establishment on July 31, 2007. After the National Assembly issued a resolution on merging the Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Industry into the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Government issued Decree 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007 defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and then Decree 44/2011/ND-CP dated June 14, 2011 amending Article 3 of Decree 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007 defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade; Decree 95/2012/ND-CP dated November 22, 2012 defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Decree No. 98/2017/ND-CP dated August 18, 2017. All these decrees highlight the necessity of restructuring the industry and trade sector.

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP of the Government replaces Decree 98/2017/ND-CP dated August 18, 2017.

This is the 5th Government decree defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade since its re-establishment on July 31, 2007. After the National Assembly issued a resolution on merging the Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Industry into the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Government issued Decree 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007 defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and then Decree 44/2011/ND-CP dated June 14, 2011 amending Article 3 of Decree 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007 defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade; Decree 95/2012/ND-CP dated November 22, 2012 defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Decree No. 98/2017/ND-CP dated August 18, 2017.

All these decrees highlight the necessity of restructuring the industry and trade sector.

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP identifies the Ministry of Industry and Trade as a governmental agency performing the state management function in the field of industry and trade, including the following sectors: electricity, coal, oil and gas, new energy, renewable energy, chemicals, industrial explosives, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, mining and mineral processing, consumer industry, food industry, support industries, environmental industry, high-tech industries (excluding information technology); industrial clusters, handicrafts, industry promotion; domestic trade; import and export, border trade; logistics services; foreign market expansion, market management; trade promotion; e-commerce; commercial services; international economic integration; competition, protection of consumer rights; trade defense; public services in sectors and fields managed by the ministry... Regarding organizational structure, the Ministry of Industry and Trade comprises 28 subsidiary and affiliated organizations, including: Planning and Finance Department; Science and Technology Department; Asia-Africa Market Department; European-American Market Department; Multilateral Trade Policy Department; Domestic Market Department; Oil, Gas and Coal Department; Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department; Department of Personnel and Organization; Department of Legal Affairs; Inspector of the Ministry; Ministry Office; Market Surveillance Agency; National Competition Committee; Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam; Industry Agency; Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority; Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam; Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency; Agency for Regional Industry and Trade; Agency of Foreign Trade; Industrial Safety Techniques and Environment Agency; Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency; Vietnam Chemicals Agency; Vietnam Institute of Industrial and Trade Policy and Strategy; Newspaper of Industry and Trade; Industry and Trade Magazine; Vietnam Institute for Trade and Industry Studying. Decree 96/2022/ND-CP meets new requirements in the context of Vietnam’s deepening integration into the world and its involvement in many international commitments. Notably, the country continues to implement the Resolution of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam with perspective and broader visions to 2030 - the 100th anniversary of the Party's founding and 2045 - the 100th anniversary of the country's founding. Along with that are Politburo resolutions promoting the development of regions across the country as well as the resolution accelerating Vietnam’s industrialization and modernization, highlighting the important role of the industry and trade sector. In this context, as a state management agency and a multi-sector economic ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has to meet new requirements for its functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure.

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP identifies the Ministry of Industry and Trade as a governmental agency performing the state management function in the field of industry and trade, including the following sectors: electricity, coal, oil and gas, new energy, renewable energy, chemicals, industrial explosives, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, mining and mineral processing, consumer industry, food industry, support industries, environmental industry, high-tech industries (excluding information technology); industrial clusters, handicrafts, industry promotion; domestic trade; import and export, border trade; logistics services; foreign market expansion, market management; trade promotion; e-commerce; commercial services; international economic integration; competition, protection of consumer rights; trade defense; public services in sectors and fields managed by the ministry...

Regarding organizational structure, the Ministry of Industry and Trade comprises 28 subsidiary and affiliated organizations, including: Planning and Finance Department; Science and Technology Department; Asia-Africa Market Department; European-American Market Department; Multilateral Trade Policy Department; Domestic Market Department; Oil, Gas and Coal Department; Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department; Department of Personnel and Organization; Department of Legal Affairs; Inspector of the Ministry; Ministry Office; Market Surveillance Agency; National Competition Committee; Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam; Industry Agency; Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority; Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam; Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency; Agency for Regional Industry and Trade; Agency of Foreign Trade; Industrial Safety Techniques and Environment Agency; Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency; Vietnam Chemicals Agency; Vietnam Institute of Industrial and Trade Policy and Strategy; Newspaper of Industry and Trade; Industry and Trade Magazine; Vietnam Institute for Trade and Industry Studying.

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP meets new requirements in the context of Vietnam’s deepening integration into the world and its involvement in many international commitments. Notably, the country continues to implement the Resolution of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam with perspective and broader visions to 2030 - the 100th anniversary of the Party's founding and 2045 - the 100th anniversary of the country's founding. Along with that are Politburo resolutions promoting the development of regions across the country as well as the resolution accelerating Vietnam’s industrialization and modernization, highlighting the important role of the industry and trade sector.

In this context, as a state management agency and a multi-sector economic ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has to meet new requirements for its functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure.

MORE STREAMLINED, MORE EFFICIENT Decree 96/2022/ND-CP requires a streamlined management apparatus for improved efficiency. Under Decree 96/2022/ND-CP, the Ministry of Industry and Trade comprises 28 units, reducing the previous total by 1 Department by merging the Planning Department and the Finance and Business Innovation Department into the Planning and Finance Department, 1 agency (Southern Affairs Agency) and 23 offices under departments. Previously, the Ministry of Industry and Trade comprised 35 units.

MORE STREAMLINED, MORE EFFICIENT

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP requires a streamlined management apparatus for improved efficiency. Under Decree 96/2022/ND-CP, the Ministry of Industry and Trade comprises 28 units, reducing the previous total by 1 Department by merging the Planning Department and the Finance and Business Innovation Department into the Planning and Finance Department, 1 agency (Southern Affairs Agency) and 23 offices under departments. Previously, the Ministry of Industry and Trade comprised 35 units.

Article 5 of Decree 96/2022/ND-CP indicates that the Vietnam Competition and Consumer Authority continues to perform its functions and tasks in accordance with existing regulations until the Government stipulates the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the National Competition Committee. The Minister of Industry and Trade has submitted to the Government for approval of a decree defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the National Competition Committee.

Article 5 of Decree 96/2022/ND-CP indicates that the Vietnam Competition and Consumer Authority continues to perform its functions and tasks in accordance with existing regulations until the Government stipulates the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the National Competition Committee. The Minister of Industry and Trade has submitted to the Government for approval of a decree defining the functions, tasks, rights and organizational structure of the National Competition Committee.

Notably, in Decree 96/2022/ND-CP, the new fields of management assigned by the Government to the Ministry of Industry and Trade include the development of logistics services, high-tech industries (excluding information technology), new energy, and renewable energy. This arrangement is in line with the principle of assigning one task to only one responsible agency, helping realize Party resolutions and Vietnam's commitments in the era of industrialization and modernization acceleration, especially when the Party emphasizes the need to promote digital transformation, adapt to climate change, and take advantage of the development opportunities presented by the fourth industrial revolution.

Notably, in Decree 96/2022/ND-CP, the new fields of management assigned by the Government to the Ministry of Industry and Trade include the development of logistics services, high-tech industries (excluding information technology), new energy, and renewable energy. This arrangement is in line with the principle of assigning one task to only one responsible agency, helping realize Party resolutions and Vietnam's commitments in the era of industrialization and modernization acceleration, especially when the Party emphasizes the need to promote digital transformation, adapt to climate change, and take advantage of the development opportunities presented by the fourth industrial revolution.

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP is expected to affirm the industry and trade sector’s achievements and efforts which have been recognized by the Party and the State, and to further strengthen the state management function of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and its role as a multi-sector and multi-field economic ministry. The decree is also expected to realize the sector’s commitment to restructuring and administrative reform towards publicity and transparency, creating a healthy and favorable business environment; promote comprehensive development of industries, trade, energy, import and export, international economic integration; boost scientific research, environmental protection, sustainable development of the country, and adaption to changes in the regional and global situation.

Decree 96/2022/ND-CP is expected to affirm the industry and trade sector’s achievements and efforts which have been recognized by the Party and the State, and to further strengthen the state management function of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and its role as a multi-sector and multi-field economic ministry. The decree is also expected to realize the sector’s commitment to restructuring and administrative reform towards publicity and transparency, creating a healthy and favorable business environment; promote comprehensive development of industries, trade, energy, import and export, international economic integration; boost scientific research, environmental protection, sustainable development of the country, and adaption to changes in the regional and global situation.