The two Ministries agreed to merge the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Science and Technology to combine and optimize their strengths.
Working with the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Science and Technology on the arrangement and streamlining of the apparatus on the afternoon of December 11, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc stated that the merger of the two ministries was an extremely correct decision, to optimize resources, avoid overlapping and duplication of tasks, synchronize policies, facilitate the development of science and technology and digital transformation, promote innovation, and encourage technological solutions.
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“Entering a new era, we must strive. To strive, the apparatus must be streamlined and efficient, regular expenditures must be reduced, market activities must be increased, and technology must be applied vigorously,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.
The Deputy Prime Minister highly appreciated the Ministers of the two Ministries and the two Party Committees for their good coordination, high consensus and unity on a number of issues, in accordance with the issued criteria, and for the common benefit, being willing to share and suffer losses.
Emphasizing how to merge in the fastest and most effective way while still ensuring the normal operation of the apparatus and achieving the goals and tasks set by the Steering Committee, according to the Deputy Prime Minister, this is a great revolution.
The proposed plan must be in harmony with the ministries and branches. After completing the merger, it will promote development and ensure work efficiency.
Regarding the name after the merger, the Deputy Prime Minister said that it is necessary to choose a name that is easy to remember, concise, meaningful, and has long-lasting vitality to build a brand.
The functions and tasks of the two Ministries are very large and will be specified in the decree. Do not include too much in the name as it will be long. Only choose something that is a "common denominator."
Suggesting the name Ministry of Technology and Communications or Ministry of Science, Technology and Communications, the Deputy Prime Minister explained that it would do both technology and communications, thus still covering all fields.
In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister also gave his opinion on the arrangement of the two newspapers Vietnamnet and Vnexpress, and other public service units (training schools, research institutes, universities).
The Deputy Prime Minister requested the two ministries to complete the project, develop an implementation plan, and draft a decree so that it can be implemented immediately after receiving instructions from the Central Steering Committee.
According to Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bui Hoang Phuong, the two ministries agreed to merge the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Science and Technology to combine and optimize their strengths.
The Ministry of Information and Communications currently has more than 5,000 digital technology enterprises, which will have opportunities for development if merged.
The two Ministries also agreed to establish a Joint Steering Committee to develop a merger project.
The Steering Committee held its first meeting on December 10. Currently, the two Ministries are coordinating to develop drafts and documents as requested by the Government, and projects to be submitted to the Government, expected to be submitted tomorrow, December 12.
Regarding the apparatus, the Ministry of Information and Communications has 26 units, the Ministry of Science and Technology has 22 units, a total of 48 units. Currently, the two ministries have agreed to reduce the number of units to 34 after the reorganization. At the same time, they have agreed to have a roadmap to reorganize 1 press agency of the Ministry (currently there are 2 newspapers: Vietnamnet and Vnexpress).
The two Ministries have agreed on the principles of appropriate arrangement of personnel work, ensuring balance between the two sides.
Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong also mentioned some contents that the two ministries are discussing: the name of the ministry, the merger of 3 public service units; and recommended that the Government soon have reasonable policy guidelines.
“The Ministry recognizes that in the current context, the number one priority is for agencies and units to unite and integrate with each other, ensuring appropriate policies for civil servants, public employees, and workers,” said Deputy Minister Phuong.
From the Ministry of Science and Technology, Minister Huynh Thanh Dat shared that in the process of organizing the summary of Resolution 18-NQ/TW, the Ministry closely followed the direction of the Central Steering Committee and the direction of the Government Steering Committee.
Up to now, the two Ministries have coordinated to develop a merger project and draft decree regulating the functions and tasks of the new Ministry in the direction of merging the current functions and tasks of the two Ministries./.
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