On the afternoon of November 12, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc answered and clarified a number of issues of concern to National Assembly deputies.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that now is the era of industry 4.0, the economy is moving towards a green economy, especially a digital economy, with information technology being the key.
For information technology to develop, the Deputy Prime Minister said that there are 5 core pillars: Information technology infrastructure; big data; information technology security, network security; human resources; application by information technology, such as AI, Internet of Things, cloud computing...
Talking about the importance of information technology security and network security, the Deputy Prime Minister said that having big data without ensuring network security is like "unlocking people into the house".
The Deputy Prime Minister said that good human resources are needed to master technology, so it is necessary to increase training and attract high-quality human resources in this field.
Referring to the press and social networks, the Deputy Prime Minister said that in recent times, the revolutionary press has proactively promoted propaganda on Party building, socio-economic development, and cultural history, creating consensus and trust for society, setting examples of good people and good deeds, and honoring role models for society to learn from.
In order for the press to develop in the coming time, the Deputy Prime Minister said that it is necessary to perfect the Press Law and related laws; strengthen training and coaching to keep up with technology and modern factors; orient propaganda and provide accurate, fresh, correct and highly topical information; tighten the criteria and objectives of newspapers and magazines.
In addition, the financial mechanism for press agencies should be strengthened. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the Government is proposing that the National Assembly reduce corporate income tax for both electronic and printed newspapers to 10%.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that social networks should be encouraged to popularize and propagate good values, good cultural and historical values; and to limit and eliminate wrongdoings and violations of the law.
Along with that, perfecting the law to strictly regulate prohibited behaviors; regulating the responsibilities of social network owners and management agencies; applying information technology to management...
