Digital transformation helps prevent petty corruption: public security minister
Digital transformation should be sped up in all fields to ensure openness and transparency so as to contribute to preventing corruption, especially petty corruption, Minister of Public Security To Lam told a Q&A session at the 15th National Assembly’s ongoing sixth plenum on November 7.
Minister of Public Security To Lam speaks at the Q&A session (Photo: quochoi.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Digital transformation should be sped up inall fields to ensure openness and transparency so as to contribute topreventing corruption, especially petty corruption, Minister of Public SecurityTo Lam told a Q&A session at the 15th National Assembly’songoing sixth plenum on November 7.
According to him, the public securitysector has paid attention to the detection, investigation and settlement ofcases related to corruption and negative phenomena, while streamlining itsorganisational structure, reforming administrative procedures, strengthening the rule of law, and creating favourable conditions for people andbusinesses, rather than causing difficulties and harassment.
Regarding measures to improve theeffectiveness of the fight against corruption and negative phenomena in thecoming time, the minister stressed the need to focus on perfecting institutionsand improving the efficiency of State management in all fields, and addressing legalloopholes.
Attention should be paid to reviewing andsupplementing regulations on power control, especially of heads of ministries,sectors and localities.
Answering a question related to the leak ofpersonal information and phone numbers, Lam said that the situation isdeveloping complicatedly in Vietnam.
This year, the Ministry of Public Securityhas issued warnings and handled many cases related to database intrusion. However,people's awareness of data protection is not high, as many willingly provide theirpersonal information to others and businesses when performing civiltransactions.
To address this problem, the minister said his ministry has advisedthe Government to issue Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection,and plans to propose making a law on this issue to submit to the NationalAssembly for comments in 2024. At the same time, the ministry will also propose adding the crime ofrevealing and leaking personal data to the 2015 Penal Code so as to strictly handlethis act.
More efforts will be made to increasepublic vigilance and raise their awareness of personal data protection, Lamstated, adding that the Ministry of Public Security regularly coordinates with otherministries, sectors and localities to review and fix security loopholes indatabase information systems, especially the National Database on Population./.
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Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc on November 6 morning reported to the National Assembly that the country's credit rating benefited from a positive outlook from international communities, resulting in an upgrade to “prosperous and stable” or BB+ levels. The rating helps build investor confidence in Vietnam.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
