Reporting on operational results and several issues related to science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Tran Van Khai, Vice Chairman of the Committee for Science, Technology and Environment and Head of the Steering Committee’s assisting task force, said that on 18 August 2025, the National Assembly Standing Committee issued Resolution No. 1792/NQ-UBTVQH15 on the establishment of the steering committee, and Resolution No. 1793/NQ-UBTVQH15 on its functions, tasks, working regulations, and coordination mechanisms with the assisting task force. On 27 November 2025, the National Assembly Standing Committee also issued Resolution No. 1919/NQ-UBTVQH15 on consolidating the steering committee to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.
A key outcome was the development of a comprehensive set of guiding documents to implement Resolution No.57, including regulations on organisational structure, operational rules and the 2026 work plan. Khai shared that these documents outline clear roadmaps and assign specific responsibilities, particularly in reviewing draft laws related to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Digital transformation efforts have also gained traction, notably through the “Digital Literacy for All – Digital National Assembly” initiative. The NA’s Party Committee has been among the pioneers in promoting this movement. As of late February 2026, 4,826 deputies and staff have joined online training courses, with more than 4,000 completing the full programme, surpassing the target completion rate. A standardised framework on digital competencies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications has also been approved and widely deployed.
At its first session, the task force presented five major proposals, including a draft resolution to restructure the steering committee for the new term, ensuring broad participation from NA bodies, ministries, sectors, and technology enterprises, while clearly defining responsibilities and coordination mechanisms.
Another draft sets out eight groups of tasks and four groups of powers for the committee and task force, establishing a governance model based on democratic centralism, with clear delegation and accountability.
The 2026 work programme is identified as an “acceleration year,” featuring 36 task groups linked to key performance indicators and deliverables. Priorities include improving the legal framework, advancing digital transformation in NA operations, applying AI and big data in lawmaking, digitising records, developing digital infrastructure, ensuring information security, and moving toward a paperless office model.
Targets include equipping all deputies and staff with digital signatures, digitising all non-classified documents and completing a digital NA architecture compatible with e-government systems. Integrated software platforms will be deployed to support legislative, supervisory, and decision-making functions.
The “Digital Literacy for All – Digital National Assembly” initiative will be further expanded through e-learning platforms, certification systems, and a network of “digital ambassadors” to promote digital skills across the system.
According to the task force, implementation will follow the “six clarities” approach, backed by data-driven monitoring and evaluation with clear inspection and accountability mechanisms, towards enhancing the effectiveness of the NA while fostering science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation in the time to come.
In his concluding remarks, Vice Chairman Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged and highly appreciated the standing agency of the steering committee — the Standing Board of the Committee for Science, Technology and Environment — and the assisting task force for their thorough and well-prepared documentation, closely aligned with the guiding orientations.
He noted that the steering committee agreed to make a proposition to the Party Committee Standing Board and the National Assembly Standing Committee regarding a plan to consolidate the National Assembly Steering Committee and define key priorities for 2026.
Vice Chairman Nguyen Hong Dien emphasised that in the coming period, the steering committee must operate more effectively, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for its members and relevant National Assembly bodies. He called on members to uphold a strong sense of responsibility, proactively follow the roadmap, promptly translate the 2026 tasks into practice, and swiftly implement directives from the Central Steering Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and National Digital Transformation.
