The two Ministers of Finance, Science and Technology will answer questions
According to the questioning program selected by the National Assembly after consulting delegates, the questioning session took place in one day, including two groups of issues in the fields of finance and science and technology. In addition to the two Ministers directly responding, leaders of a number of ministries and branches will participate in explaining related content.
With the financial issues group, Minister Ngo Van Tuan will answer about the allocation, management and disbursement of public investment capital in 2026, associated with the medium-term public investment plan for the period 2026-2030. The National Assembly will clarify the causes, responsibilities and solutions to overcome the slow disbursement situation, especially in key works and projects; At the same time, it is required to ensure progress, quality and efficiency of capital use.
Delegates also questioned problems in mobilizing, allocating and using official development assistance (ODA), preferential loans and investment capital in the public-private partnership (PPP) mode; Tax management for e-commerce activities, businesses on digital platforms and overseas suppliers. The Minister of Finance will explain solutions to prevent tax loss and ensure fairness and transparency in implementing tax obligations.
In addition, the questioning session focused on solutions to promote economic growth and improve the investment and business environment; Resolve difficulties in capital, production costs, administrative procedures and business conditions for businesses, households and individuals.
Participating in answering and explaining with the Minister of Finance were the Governor of the State Bank and the Ministers of Construction, Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Environment, Science and Technology, and Justice.
In the second group of issues, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan will answer the results of implementing Resolution 57 of the Politburo on breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.
The National Assembly will clarify responsibilities and solutions to overcome slow allocation, disbursement or ineffective use of resources for science, technology and digital transformation. Delegates also asked about strategic technology development, promoting research, innovation and attracting businesses to invest in this field.
Another focus is the situation of data between state agencies not being connected and shared effectively; Many information systems and software operate separately and lack synchronization, making it difficult to handle administrative procedures and provide public services.
Minister Vu Hai Quan will explain solutions to connect, share and reuse data between central and local agencies, towards developing digital government, digital economy and digital society.
The management and application of artificial intelligence (AI) is also part of the questioning, including building standards and regulations, ensuring safety and information security, and supporting people and businesses to improve digital skills and effectively exploit AI technology.
Also participating in answering and explaining were the Ministers of Finance, Public Security and Justice.
At the end of the day, the Prime Minister or authorized Deputy Prime Minister will answer questions from delegates.
At the press conference before the session, the leader of the National Assembly Office said that the questioning time at this session was reduced to one day, instead of 2.5 days as previously expected, to spend more time for legislative work. This is the session with the largest amount of legislative work since the beginning of the term, with 47 bills and resolutions considered.
Xuan Hoa