National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man will deliver the opening remarks and chair the question-and-answer session, the first of its kind involving government members during the 16th National Assembly's term.

The session will focus on two key areas: finance and science and technology. Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan and Science and Technology Minister Vu Hai Quan will be the principal officials answering lawmakers' questions.

The first group of questions will address public finance, particularly the allocation, management and disbursement of public investment capital in 2026, alongside implementation of the 2026-2030 medium-term public investment plan.

Lawmakers will also examine obstacles to mobilizing, allocating and effectively using official development assistance (ODA), concessional loans and investment capital raised through public-private partnerships (PPPs).

Other issues include tax administration for e-commerce activities, businesses operating on digital platforms and foreign suppliers, as well as measures to prevent tax revenue losses and ensure fairness and transparency in tax compliance.

Solutions to stimulate economic growth and improve Vietnam's investment and business environment will also come under scrutiny.

Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan will lead the responses, joined by Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Van Thang and Ho Quoc Dung, along with other ministers and senior officials responsible for related matters.

The second group of questions will focus on science and technology, particularly progress in implementing Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued on December 22, 2024, which seeks breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

Lawmakers will question the government on measures to accelerate digital transformation in public administration and develop digital government, the digital economy and digital society.

Discussions will also cover connectivity, interoperability, data sharing and reuse across national, sectoral and local databases.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be another major focus, including policies to manage, develop and encourage AI adoption, improve technical standards and regulations, and ensure information safety and security in AI research, development and deployment.

Lawmakers will also seek solutions to help organizations, businesses and citizens strengthen their digital capabilities and make effective use of AI applications.

Science and Technology Minister Vu Hai Quan will lead the responses, with Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and the ministers of Finance, Public Security and Justice participating in discussions on related issues.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is scheduled to answer questions from National Assembly deputies between 3:45 p.m. and 4:50 p.m.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man will deliver closing remarks at the end of the session.

Tran Thuong