Scene of the Q&A session at the National Assembly. Photo: quochoi.vn

During Monday Q&A session of the National Assembly, Deputy PM Phoc affirmed that monetary policy and fiscal policy are the driving force for economic development.

“Implementing monetary policy, we have cut taxes for businesses and people by nearly 31.5 billion USD. We have maintained the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Vietnamese dong, handled two banks with 0 VND and are preparing to handle two more 0 VND banks, stabilizing the system to serve the economy very well.”

The Deputy Prime Minister said the Government directs the gold trading legally and transparently, applies information technology to manage shops and companies, intensifies the fight against smuggling, boosts production and business, and develops capital market.

On Monday afternoon, the National Assembly questioned Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan about mobilizing and arranging medical forces, medicine and medical supply provision to people and prevention and control of epidemics after natural disasters.

Other topics included issuance of licenses and practice certificates in medical examination and treatment and preventing and combating the harmful effects of tobacco and stimulants, especially in the school environment.