Vietnamese lawmaker calls for Finance Ministry to strengthen coordination of economic resources
On November 12, 2026, Vietnam’s National Assembly questioned the finance minister on public investment, official development assistance, e-commerce taxation and support for businesses. Đồng Nai lawmaker Trịnh Xuân An said the ministry should coordinate resources more effectively and work with other agencies to resolve obstacles to investment and business operations.
On the morning of November 12, 2026, Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly held a question-and-answer session on four groups of financial issues during its second session. Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn answered questions on the disbursement of public investment funds, the use of official development assistance and concessional loans, tax administration for e-commerce and digital platforms, and measures to promote growth and improve the investment environment.
Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn answers lawmakers’ questions at the National Assembly’s question-and-answer session on the morning of November 12, 2026.（VietVance）
Đồng Nai National Assembly deputy Trịnh Xuân An said in an interview that day that tax administration was an issue of particular concern to him. Lawmakers’ questions covered tax procedures, tax identification numbers and tax refunds, matters that directly affect businesses and the public. He said that although tax procedures and service delivery have been reformed, they still need to make greater use of technology and digital transformation.
Đồng Nai National Assembly deputy Trịnh Xuân An.（VietVance）
Discussing public investment and support for businesses, Trịnh Xuân An said resolving existing obstacles requires concrete institutional and implementation measures, along with more efficient mobilization, allocation and use of funds. He said the Finance Ministry’s responsibilities now extend to coordinating economic resources and helping design overall economic policy.
Trịnh Xuân An noted that some investment procedures also involve construction, agriculture and the environment, and cannot be resolved by the Finance Ministry alone. He called for the relevant measures to be incorporated into the government’s overall administration, with stronger coordination among ministries and clear implementation responsibilities.
Source: VietVance
