Institutionalizing the Party's direction on the Law on E-Commerce

Giving opinions on the draft Law on E-commerce at the 49th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the morning of September 22, the majority of opinions agreed with the necessity, political basis, practical basis and goal of continuing to perfect the legal framework on e-commerce as stated in the Government's Report and emphasized a number of principles in the direction of perfecting the content of the draft Law.

Chairman of the National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee, Phan Van Mai, spoke on the review of the draft Law on E-commerce.

Presenting the Government's Report on the draft Law on E-commerce, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said that this Law regulates the conclusion of contracts in e-commerce; types and responsibilities of entities in e-commerce activities; responsibilities of organizations providing e-commerce support services; e-commerce development; application of technology in e-commerce management; dispute resolution, inspection and handling of violations in e-commerce.

Examining the draft Law on E-commerce, on behalf of the National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee, Chairman Phan Van Mai said that the Standing Committee of the Economic and Financial Committee believes that it is necessary to continue reviewing to fully institutionalize the guiding viewpoints, guidelines, tasks, and solutions on innovation in thinking in law-making, private economic development, breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation in Party documents, most directly Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW, Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, and Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.

Accordingly, clearly define the scope of regulation and subjects of application of the Law; clearly position the position and role of the Law on E-commerce in the legal system, ensuring the consistency and unity of the legal system. Innovate the method of state management, clarify the scope of management associated with specific management objectives and in accordance with the functions of the State; avoid creating too many layers of responsibility for participating entities, do not create a "request - grant" mechanism, do not create unnecessary administrative procedures and burden compliance costs for businesses, do not create "bottlenecks", obstacles, and difficulties in implementation. Aim to create a legal corridor that truly promotes the development of e-commerce activities, ensures feasibility, protects the rights and legitimate interests of entities participating in e-commerce activities, in accordance with the specific nature of e-commerce and the general development trend of the world. The level of detail of the provisions in the Law ensures reasonableness and suitability.

Implementing the policy of promoting decentralization and delegation of power to ministries, branches and localities in the spirit of Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW of the Politburo and in accordance with the specific nature of e-commerce activities. The draft Law dossier meets the requirements prescribed in Clause 3, Article 37 of the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents (BHVBQPPL).

To ensure completeness and clarity, the Economic and Financial Committee proposes to supplement explanations, compare, and clarify the specific compatibility level and evidence of the provisions in the draft Law built on the basis of reference and inheritance of provisions in relevant international treaties; continue to review to ensure compatibility in the process of completing the draft Law; continue to complete current regulations or supplement and clearly stipulate in this draft Law in a preventive direction to ensure national defense and security factors; explain and clarify the basis for regulating groups of administrative procedures; review to complete regulations and unify the subjects eligible for ethnic policies; supplement explanations and assessments of expected financial resources. In addition, continue to study the structure of the draft Law; review the technical documents to ensure correct legal style and clear normative nature.

Speaking clearly about some issues with different opinions, Chairman of the Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy said that for the field of e-commerce, it is necessary to have a Law. Therefore, it is necessary to position the position of the Law on E-commerce in the legal system, promote e-commerce and need a digital payment system. Create consumer trust on the network system and electronic transactions. Digital payment, related to a series of regulations, is prone to collision, so it is necessary to clearly stipulate within the scope of the draft Law.

Speaking at the conclusion of the session to give opinions on the draft Law on E-commerce, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Vu Hong Thanh said: The draft law drafting committee and the appraisal unit need to continue to review and specify according to the resolutions of the Central Committee, especially Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW, Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW; closely follow the regulations of the Politburo; clarify the limitations and gaps in current laws; clearly define the position and role of the Law, review related regulations to avoid overlapping legal conflicts and avoid waste; clarify the content of e-commerce to promote the superiority of the Law; reform administrative procedures, prevent tax losses, manage goods, protect security, safety of goods, provide services; review regulations, connect e-commerce in the digital economy, digital trade...

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