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Commenting on the draft Law on Digital Transformation, many National Assembly delegates suggested that digital transformation must be implemented comprehensively and inclusively, no one is left behind, supporting small businesses and people in remote areas to participate in the national digitalization process. National Assembly delegates discussed in groups about law projects. On the afternoon of November 6, continuing the program of the 10th session, the National Assembly discussed in groups about 3 important law projects: the Law on Digital Transformation, the Law on High Technology (amended) and the Law on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Technology Transfer. National Assembly delegates highly agreed on the need to promulgate these three laws, emphasizing that these are important bills for the development process. The country is in a new phase when science and technology, digital transformation and innovation become the pillars of sustainable growth and improving national competitiveness. Regarding the Law on Digital Transformation, discussed in groups, many delegates said that this is a difficult law project, because currently very few countries in the world have a separate law on this field. Therefore, the delegates highly appreciated the Governments preparation and shared with the drafting agency when Vietnam pioneered in building a legal corridor for digital transformation. Opinions all affirmed that the promulgation of the law is necessary, in order to institutionalize the policy of putting institutions one step ahead in the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. Currently, legal regulations on digital transformation are still scattered in many different laws, such as the Law on Electronic Transactions, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on Cyber Information Security... so there is a lack of an overall coordination mechanism between infrastructure, data, technology and human resources. The introduction of the Law on Digital Transformation will eliminate overlaps, unify the legal corridor, establish an inter-sectoral coordination mechanism and promote the formation of a digital Government, digital economy, and digital society. Ensuring that no one is left behind in digital transformation. Commenting on the discussion of the Law on Digital Transformation project, delegate Le Quang Tung (Can Tho Delegation) noted that the current level of digital transformation among localities is still different, especially in remote areas. Therefore, the law needs to have a policy of prioritizing digital infrastructure investment in disadvantaged localities, attracting technology projects, and ensuring equitable development. Sharing the same view, delegate Hoang Duc Thang (Doan Quang Tri) emphasized that leaving no one behind must be a throughout principle. He proposed legislating a comprehensive digital transformation policy, from expanding telecommunications infrastructure, building national data centers, to supporting internet and equipment for poor, near-poor households and people in difficult areas. In addition, online public services must be friendly to people with disabilities, multilingual and suitable for low-configuration devices and weak networks, helping to narrow the digital gap between regions. Delegate Nguyen Minh Tam (Quang Tri Youth Union) proposed adding mechanisms, resources and specific incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises, business households and the agricultural sector during the digital transformation process. This force accounts for over 90% of the total number of businesses in the country, but digital capacity is still limited, while technology investment costs are large. According to delegate Nguyen Minh Tam, the draft Law has stated the orientation to support businesses, but needs to be more specific to be able to practically deploy, helping the business community reduce the burden of costs and risks when converting to a digital business model. Meanwhile, delegate Tran Thi Thu Hang (Lam Dong Delegation) suggested that the draft needs consensus. Ministry, consistent with relevant laws, such as Data Law, Electronic Transaction Law (amended)... to avoid overlap and ensure feasibility. At the same time, when promulgating, it is necessary to minimize the need to wait for guiding documents so that the law can soon come to life. Regarding the States policy on digital transformation, delegate Tran Thi Thu Hang completely agreed with the draft, and also emphasized the need to prioritize infrastructure development and training human resources in digital transformation for State agencies in remote areas and areas with many ethnic minorities. Without synchronous investment, implementation will be spread out, costly but not highly effective. In fact, when implementing two-level local government, many places find it very difficult to operate the digital system. In addition, delegates suggested that there should be policies to support people in learning and accessing digital technology, helping them have basic skills to participate in online public services. Thu GiangSee more
