NA Standing Committee looks into draft law on amendments to 7 laws

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee gave opinions on the draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the laws on bidding, public-private partnership (PPP), customs, export and import taxes, investment, public investment, and management and use of public assets, at its 44th session on April 25.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee gave opinions on the draft law amending and summplementing a number of articles of the laws on bidding, public-private partnership (PPP), customs, export and import taxes, investment, public investment, and management and use of public assets, at its 44th session on April 25.

Presenting the summary of the draft law, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang stated that the nine-article bill aims to fully institutionalise the Party’s and State’s policies and directions on science-technology development, innovation, and digital transformation and the streamlining of the political apparatus; and promote support, decentralisation, delegation of power, and administrative reform in investment, finance, and budget management.

It also seeks to promptly address difficulties and obstacles; unlock and effectively utilise resources for economic development, science-technology advancement, innovation, and national digital transformation, he said, adding that it is designed to ensure consistency and coherence in the legal system, thus improving the business and investment environment, and promoting economic growth.

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Regarding amending and supplementing a number of articles of the law on investment in the PPP form, the draft law proposes expanding the category of eligible investors in PPP investment. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

In a preliminary appraisal report, Standing Vice Chairman of the NA's Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs Le Quang Manh generally agreed on the necessity and scope of the amendments and supplements to the laws as proposed by the Government. He suggested the Government provide explanatory reports and policy impact assessments to ensure that the NA Standing Committee and the legislative body have sufficient grounds for consideration and approval.

Notably, regarding amending and supplementing a number of articles of the law on investment in the PPP form, the draft law proposes expanding the category of eligible investors in PPP investment, aiming to encourage professors and experts who own technology to join the development of science and technology projects.

However, to ensure consistency and uniformity within the legal system and to minimise risks that may arise during implementation, the NA Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs recommended a thorough assessment of the policy’s impacts before making such changes.

According to NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, the NA Standing Committee recommended that amendments and supplementations should be only made to truly necessary and urgent matters, avoiding creating new problems during the revision process.

Hai also requested the Government study and incorporate feedback to finalise the draft law for official appraisal before submission to the NA for consideration.

Earlier the same day, the NA Standing Committee gave opinions on the Government’s report on the state finance and the state budget finalisation in 2023./.

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