Provincial Party Secretary: Do not let 'this procedure wait for that procedure' when dealing with investors

On the morning of September 22, the Provincial Party Standing Committee listened to a report on the socio-economic situation and budget for the first 9 months of the year, and key tasks and solutions for the last 3 months of 2018.

Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation chaired the meeting. Also attending were comrades: Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council; Nguyen Xuan Duong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Nguyen Van Thong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and comrades in the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee; Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee, leaders of departments and branches of the province. Photo: Thanh Duy

According to the report of the Party Committee of the Provincial People's Committee, the growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first 9 months of 2018 is estimated to increase by 8.02%, higher than the same period in 2017 (7.61%). Of which, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector is estimated to increase by 4.89%; the industry - construction sector is estimated to increase by 12.4% (industry alone increased by 14.66%); the service sector is estimated to increase by 7% over the same period; product tax increased by 5.5% over the same period.

Budget revenue for the first 9 months is estimated at VND9,717.6 billion, reaching 76.6% of the estimate, up 14.7% over the same period. From the beginning of the year to September 16, the province has granted new investment approvals and investment registration certificates to 82 projects with a total newly granted and increased capital of nearly VND8,256 billion.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong pointed out some basic reasons leading to the growth rate being lower than the plan, such as: some large investment projects such as Vingroup, FLC... are in the process of completing procedures; the disbursement rate of some projects and programs is not high and is affected by storm No. 3 and the circulation of storm No. 4.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong speaks at the meeting. Photo: Thanh Duy

Chairman Nguyen Xuan Duong affirmed that the Provincial People's Committee has analyzed and clarified related contents to have solutions to focus on directing implementation in the last 3 months of the year to achieve the growth target plan this year from 8.5 - 9%.

After listening to the discussion and concluding comments on this content, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh acknowledged the results achieved in socio-economic and budgetary aspects.

The Provincial Party Secretary also pointed out some shortcomings and limitations such as: The growth rate is higher than previous years but has not yet reached the set scenario; some budget revenues are lower than the estimated progress such as: revenue from centrally managed enterprises, revenue from foreign-invested enterprises, tax debt also increased. Besides, some industrial products decreased, investment attraction efficiency is not high...

Based on the assessment of the positive aspects, shortcomings and limitations, comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh emphasized that in the coming time, the Provincial People's Committee and sectors and localities need to continue to closely follow the growth scenario to closely direct and strive to achieve the growth target of 8.5 - 9%.

Export garment line at Yen Thanh town industrial cluster. Photo: Document.

The head of the Provincial Party Committee also noted that relevant sectors should focus on implementing the construction of plans such as: Provincial planning for the period 2020-2030, vision 2050; Planning of bypass roads and N5 road; requesting the Government to add the Thanh Thuy Border Gate planning to the national border gate planning; soon complete the Vinh - Cua Lo Avenue planning...

Going into each specific economic area, mentioning the agricultural area, the Provincial Party Secretary requested to focus on sustainable development; at the same time, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development needs to advise the Provincial People's Committee to re-evaluate the construction of model new rural areas in the three communes of Kim Lien, Son Thanh, Quynh Doi, associated with the assessment of the construction of model new rural areas in Nam Dan district. On that basis, the province has a specific plan for the years 2019-2020, especially for Kim Lien commune in particular and Nam Dan district in general.

The Provincial Party Secretary requested relevant agencies to focus on supporting new projects in the industrial sector so that investors can quickly deploy them; continue to support businesses in promoting trade and expanding markets; focus on combating tax evasion and handling tax debts.

Comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department spoke at the meeting. Photo: Thanh Duy

On the other hand, comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh assessed that investment, trade and tourism promotion activities are being implemented independently, so to improve efficiency, the units in charge of these three areas should discuss to determine specific strategies such as: objects, locations in the overall plan for the whole year, from there coordinate implementation. The Department of Foreign Affairs also needs to have advice so that these three types of promotion operate smoothly and effectively.

The Provincial Party Secretary also requested that investment promotion work needs to re-evaluate the work of accompanying, supporting, and calling for investors to come to the province to be more effective, especially in the process of handling procedures, not letting the mentality of "waiting for this procedure for that procedure" cause delays.

Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh also requested units and localities to pay close attention to administrative reform, including continuing to promote the responsibility of leaders.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh spoke about the socio-economic situation, budget in the first 9 months of the year, tasks and solutions in the last 3 months of 2018. Photo: Thanh Duy

The Provincial Party Secretary requested to focus on overcoming the impacts of storms and floods on the people. The Department of Industry and Trade researched, inspected, and assessed the impacts of hydropower. The Provincial Party Secretary affirmed the viewpoint of not granting permits for new hydropower construction in the province. Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh also requested the Education and Training sector to focus on seriously implementing related contents.

“I request that comrades continue to focus on the last 3 months of the year so that we can fulfill the year-end socio-economic targets well,” the Provincial Party Secretary emphasized when concluding this content. “I repeat, if we relax a little, there may be targets that cannot be achieved.”