“Putting enterprises at the center” is an important policy orientation that has posed many challenges for the science and technology industry in recent years. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat talks to Tin Tuc Newspaper about some of the solutions that will help businesses play a pivotal role in building innovation incentives.

The Law on the Mobile Police Force, Law on Cinematography, Law on Insurance Business and Law Amending a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property are four laws that take effect from January 1.

The 15th National Assembly passed the Law Revising a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property (the 2022 Law) at its 3rd session in June this year.

When taking disciplinary action, the employer may not impose more than one disciplinary measure for one violation of internal labor regulations. Where an employee simultaneously commits more than one violation of internal labor regulations, he/she shall be subjected to the heaviest disciplinary measure for the most serious violation.

Technology evaluation constitutes an important stage of the process of commercialization and transfer of technologies and intellectual assets. Yet, Vietnam’s current policies on technology evaluation activities seem to be inadequate, particularly the lack of supportive measures of the State. This prompts the need to work out solutions to improve relevant regulations to promote these activities in the country.

The Vietnamese Party always considers sci-tech development and application a top priority and one of the most important driving forces for socio-economic development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The maximum loan provided by the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies to economic organizations lawfully established and operating in difficulty-hit areas would be lifted to VND 1 billion (USD 42,800) from the current VND 500 million (USD 21,400).

After 19 sitting days, the third session of the 15th National Assembly has finished a great workload with high consensus, and decided on many important issues not only for 2022 but the whole 2021-25 period and subsequent years.

In view of the important contributions of investment capital to the local economy, Vietnam needs immediate solutions to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen its sources, according to experts.