Authorities at all levels and sectors are working together to overcome obstacles for projects in Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - In the first six months of the year, all sectors and levels, according to their assigned tasks, have been closely monitoring the situation on the ground and in the localities, resolving difficulties for investment projects.
In fulfilling the provincial task of resolving difficulties for construction projects, the leaders of the Industry and Trade sector stated that they organized a working group to assess the difficulties and obstacles in the implementation of investment projects such as the Nam Vinh Bus Station Project in Hung Loi commune, Hung Nguyen district; the Do Luong Commercial Center combined with traditional market project in Do Luong district; and to advise on investment policies for industrial and commercial projects.
In addition, the department issued and renewed business licenses for 16 retail gasoline stations; provided opinions on adjusting the investment policy for the Minh Anh Do Luong Garment Factory project; and advised on adjusting the investment policy for the Ha Vinh Furniture Manufacturing Plant project…
In the first six months of the year, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment advised the Provincial People's Committee to submit to the Provincial People's Council for approval the list of projects and works requiring land acquisition under Article 62 of the Land Law, and projects requiring land use conversion under Article 58 of the Land Law; and prepared a report on the current situation and solutions to improve the land access index and stability in land use in Nghe An province.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment also coordinated with the Department of Planning and Investment to review and report on projects showing signs of delays, slow land utilization, and violations of land laws. They also coordinated in resolving obstacles related to compensation and land clearance for the Vinh-Cua Lo connecting road project.
The Department of Transport is coordinating the implementation of the Provincial People's Committee's notice regarding the resolution of obstacles and difficulties related to the WHA Industrial Zone Nghe An project, and advising on the route for the road from Cua Lo town to Nam Dan district. Regarding the planned Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, the Department of Transport is coordinating with relevant ministries and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam to secure funding for the project.
Regarding the policy of socializing investment to expand Vinh International Airport, the Department of Transport said that it had coordinated with the consultant to report to the leaders of the Provincial People's Committee on the Project for Socializing Vinh International Airport. The Party Committee of the Provincial People's Committee submitted the project to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, and the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee agreed at the meeting on February 8, 2023. Previously, the Ministry of Transport had sent Document No. 6291 dated June 22, 2022, to the Government Office, reporting on the support for the policy of assigning the People's Committee of Nghe An province to proactively call for socialized investment in the items of Vinh International Airport. According to the airport system planning for the period 2021-2030, Vinh International Airport has a scale and airport classification of 4E with a total area of over 557 hectares, and a projected design capacity of 8 million passengers/year, ranking 6th out of 14 international airports in Vietnam.
Regarding the Tho Loc Industrial Park project, Phase 1 (600ha), the investment policy was approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 57/QD-TTg dated February 8, 2023, and the Investment Certificate was issued by the Southeast Economic Zone Management Board on March 9, 2023. The investor has signed an investment deposit agreement as required. The project is currently completing the procedures for commencement.
The Nghe An Tax Department continues to effectively implement policies to support businesses and people in overcoming difficulties and responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring social security; and continues to waive late payment penalties according to Resolution No. 406/2021/NQ-UBTVQH15 dated October 19, 2021, of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and Decree No. 92/2021 of the Government.
According to the Head of the Tax Department: The Tax Department continues to implement the extension of deadlines for paying value-added tax, corporate income tax, personal income tax, and land rent in 2023. The Tax Department has received and processed 1133 applications for tax and land rent extensions, with the total amount of taxes and land rent in May 2023 exceeding 100 billion VND.
Due to the government's policy of exempting, reducing, and extending certain tax payments, some revenue items were lower than in 2022, such as: Environmental protection tax reduced by 50% according to Resolution No. 30/2022/UBTVQH15 of the Standing Committee of the 15th National Assembly on the environmental protection tax rate for gasoline, diesel, and lubricants, effective from January 1, 2023; resulting in a reduction of approximately 430 billion VND in environmental protection tax payments from gasoline and diesel in the first five months of 2023.
In addition, key product manufacturers in the area are facing difficulties, with reduced sales volume leading to a decrease in state budget contributions (in the first 5 months of the year, the sales volume of 3 beer companies decreased by more than 11 million liters compared to the same period, reducing state budget contributions by nearly 154 billion VND; cement companies reduced contributions by 93 billion VND; Masan Company reduced contributions by 57 billion VND...).
As of June 25th, the Department of Planning and Investment, in coordination with other departments and agencies, has advised on the issuance of new licenses (investment policy approval/investment registration certificate) for 57 projects with a total registered investment capital of VND 4,712.3 billion (accounting for 87.1% of the number of projects and 37.7% of the total investment capital); and adjusted 48 projects, including 15 projects with adjusted investment capital, increasing by VND 99.7 billion.
