 National Assembly deputies discuss the draft revised Investment Law (Photo: National Assembly) |
However, in a period of profound transformation, the deputies emphasized that Vietnam’s investment incentive list must focus on strategic sectors, prioritizing the knowledge economy and high technology.
 Mr. Le Hoang Anh, full-time member of the Economic and Financial Committee, speaks at the NA meeting (Photo: National Assembly) |
National Assembly Deputy Le Hoang Anh of Gia Lai province said: “Vietnam needs to attract high-tech projects in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, green energy, and the circular economy. I propose adding quantitative criteria and shifting investment incentives from scale to quality.”
Another highlight in the draft is a provision allowing projects in industrial parks, export processing zones, and economic zones to receive investment registration certificates within 15 days with no need for investment policy approval or construction permits. The deputies viewed this as a breakthrough but said it should apply only to priority national high-tech projects such as semiconductors, data centers, AI, and renewable energy.
High on the agenda the same day was the draft Artificial Intelligence Law.