This is one of many important contents in the Resolution of the 5th Session of the 15th National Assembly, which was just signed and issued by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Previously, this resolution was passed with a very high approval rate at the closing session of the 5th Session; comprehensively acknowledging the results achieved at the session, resolving many important policies to continue supporting people and businesses and requiring drastic and focused implementation of many tasks and solutions.

The resolution stated that the 5th session of the 15th National Assembly, taking place from May 22, 2023 to June 24, 2023, passed 8 laws and 17 resolutions; gave second opinions on the draft Land Law (amended) and gave first opinions on 8 draft laws.

Focus resources on implementing salary reform

In the resolution, the National Assembly requested the Government to coordinate with relevant agencies to continue to synchronously, promptly and comprehensively implement the goals, tasks and solutions set out by the Party, the National Assembly and the Government; at the same time, closely monitor developments and forecast the domestic and international situation, have quick and appropriate policy solutions, and practical, specific and feasible management solutions.

In particular, ensuring stability, consolidating the macroeconomic foundation, controlling inflation, enhancing the adaptability and resilience of the economy against negative external impacts.

Implement fiscal policies with focus and key points; study options to increase family deductions for personal income tax; be flexible in adjusting environmental protection tax on petroleum products; propose appropriate policy solutions for the global minimum tax mechanism and carbon tax. Timely resolve VAT refund dossiers according to the provisions of law. Focus resources on implementing salary reform, report to the National Assembly on the salary policy reform roadmap at the 6th Session of the 15th National Assembly.

The National Assembly requested the Government to focus resources on implementing salary reform and report to the National Assembly the roadmap for salary policy reform at the 6th Session of the 15th National Assembly. Illustration photo: VGP

At the same time, proactively, flexibly and effectively manage monetary policy, closely coordinate with fiscal policy and other macroeconomic policies to contribute to controlling inflation, stabilizing the macro foundation, and supporting reasonable economic recovery. Manage interest rates in line with monetary policy objectives. Synchronously implement solutions to remove difficulties, strengthen management and supervision of the stock, insurance, corporate bond and real estate markets; promptly handle shortcomings in corporate bond investment consulting, brokerage, and cross-selling of life insurance; comprehensively inspect the life insurance market, focusing on investment-linked insurance; strictly control the granting of credit and capital use; protect investors' rights in accordance with the law.

Improve the quality of state budget revenue estimates. Strengthen management of revenue sources from land, enterprise equitization, taxes, fees, and combating tax losses and evasion; strictly manage state capital and assets invested in production and business activities at state-owned enterprises, equitization, and divestment of enterprises; focus on resolving long-term loss-making projects, banks, and enterprises with violations, and prevent further losses.

The National Assembly also requested to promote appropriate decentralization and delegation of power along with strengthening inspection, supervision and control; promote the responsibility of leaders, promptly and effectively overcome the situation of shirking, evasion and lack of responsibility among some cadres and civil servants, and strictly handle violations.

"Propose to issue or issue under authority documents specifying mechanisms to encourage and protect cadres who dare to think, dare to do, and dare to take responsibility for the common good," the resolution clearly states.

Timely remove obstacles in motor vehicle inspection; ensure fire prevention and fighting requirements

The National Assembly also emphasized the need to strengthen administrative reform, especially administrative procedures, continue to review and reduce business conditions, specialized inspection procedures, strictly control the issuance of circulars and guiding documents, and prevent the emergence of new procedures, "sub-licenses", standards and technical regulations that are inappropriate and lacking feasibility. Timely remove difficulties and obstacles in the inspection of motor vehicles and ensuring fire prevention and fighting requirements.

Timely and fundamentally overcome the power shortage situation, ensuring energy security. Thoroughly remove difficulties and obstacles in bidding and purchasing work and completely resolve the shortage of medicine, equipment and medical supplies; improve the quality of medical examination and treatment.

Removing difficulties, promoting trade, boosting exports of goods and domestic consumption; effectively exploiting traditional markets, diversifying export markets, supporting enterprises, cooperatives, and cooperative unions to take advantage of signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Speeding up the recovery of the tourism industry; focusing resources on restoring and expanding, diversifying international tourist markets; organizing promotion programs in new markets and markets with great potential.

In particular, the National Assembly also requested that appropriate solutions and effective implementation be taken to stabilize employment for workers, provide timely support for unemployed and jobless workers; build social housing, build and improve the effectiveness of cultural institutions for workers in industrial parks and export processing zones. Focus on preserving and promoting the good heritage and cultural values ​​of ethnic groups; synchronously develop cultural and social fields. Build a healthy cultural lifestyle; prevent moral and lifestyle degradation; prevent and combat domestic violence, school violence, child abuse and social evils; effectively implement policies for people with meritorious services...

Thao Phuong