The committe is headed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Under a Prime Ministerial decision dated October 20, 2025, signed a  National Steering Committee on Data has been established.

Headed by the Prime Minister, the committee is tasked with researching,
advising, and assisting the Government and the Prime Minister in directing and
coordinating the implementation of policies, strategies, mechanisms, and
national-scale data solutions. Its work also covers  development of national
and sectoral databases.

The committee’s functions include the integration,
synchronisation, storage, sharing, analysis, and utilisation of data within the
national database system, as well as addressing cross-sectoral data-related
issues.

In addition, it will provide guidance on strategies,
programs, projects, and initiatives related to national-scale data management
within the Government’s authority, while monitoring and evaluating the progress
of key data initiatives to inform policymaking.

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