According to VnExpress statistics, 21 entrepreneurs, including chairmen of the board of directors, general directors, deputy general directors of companies, bank branches, and business association leaders, were elected to the 16th National Assembly. This represents approximately 60% of the candidates, increasing the number of business leaders participating in the National Assembly by 6 compared to the previous term.

Among these, one-half - 12 entrepreneurs come from private companies and represent business associations. Nine individuals currently hold leadership positions in State-owned enterprises or those with State-controlling interests in the energy, technology, banking, and transportation sectors.

Regarding qualifications, 7 out of 21 people hold doctorates, 11 have master's degrees, and 3 are bachelors. Their average age is 51,7. The youngest entrepreneur elected is Nguyen The Duy, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Deputy General Director of Becamex Investment and Industrial Development Group. Mr. Duy is 32 years old this year and ran in Ho Chi Minh City (TP HCM).

Seven entrepreneurs on the list represent constituencies in TP HCM. They are all leaders of groups and businesses that play a crucial role in Vietnam's economy.

Notable names include Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, Chairman and General Director of Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel); Mr. Le Ngoc Son, Chairman of the Member Council of Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN); Mr. Pham Van Thanh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex); and Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank).

In Hanoi, another leader from the Big4 banking group, To Huy Vu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), also became a National Assembly delegate for the 16th term. Mr. Le Hong Ha, General Director of Vietnam Airlines Corporation (Vietnam Airlines), will also join the capital's delegation to the National Assembly.

Eight entrepreneurs were re-elected to this term of the National Assembly. These include veteran figures such as Nguyen Van Than, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises; Nguyen Nhu So, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dabaco Viet Nam Group; Tran Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Member Council of Tan Thuan Industrial Development Company Limited; and Nguyen Cao Son, Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial Entrepreneurs Association. All four of these entrepreneurs participated in the 14th and 15th terms.

Tran Thi Hien, Chairwoman and Director of Ha Nam Technical Infrastructure Development and Construction Joint Stock Company, and Nguyen Van Canh, Director of Cua Bien Tourist Area, also served as National Assembly delegates in the 13th, 14th, and 15th terms.

Le Nu Thuy Duong, Deputy Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Long Thanh Golf Investment and Business Joint Stock Company, is the only entrepreneur elected to both the National Assembly and the Dong Nai Provincial People's Council for the new term.

National Assembly delegates represent the will and aspirations of the people, exercising legislative, supervisory, and decision-making powers over important national issues. They have the right to question the President, Chairman of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, members of the Government, Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, Procurator General of the Supreme People's Procuracy, and State Auditor General.

Speaking to VnExpress, Doctor Le Duy Binh, Director of Economica Viet Nam, stated that the increased number of entrepreneurs elected to the National Assembly, compared to the previous term, shows voters' strong interest in economic development, enterprise growth, and goals to improve the business and investment environment. "Voters expect entrepreneurs, as elected representatives, to contribute to promoting economic and public governance policies", Doctor Binh shared.

This increase in entrepreneurs participating in the National Assembly is also consistent with the spirit of Resolution 68 on private economic development and other recent Party resolutions, according to the economic expert. "This presence enhances the role of businesses as the economy prepares to transition into a new era", Mr. Binh added.

He assessed that entrepreneurs will shoulder greater responsibility in conveying the wishes of voters and the business community into specific economic policies and operational work, helping to improve the overall situation.

According to the Director of Economica Viet Nam, as the country sets ambitious development goals, entrepreneurs must bring practical issues and difficulties faced by the economy and businesses, from a governance and operational perspective, to the National Assembly. They also need to use their management knowledge and close ties with the business community to contribute to developing legal normative documents, thereby improving the quality of legal regulations through the practical activities of the National Assembly. Additionally, delegates who are entrepreneurs must prioritize their supervisory role to enhance the investment and business environment for optimal effectiveness for businesses.

Anh Tu - Phuong Dong