When will Muong Xen market open?

(Baonghean) The investment project to build the Central Market of Muong Xen Town, Ky Son District was sent to the People's Committee of Nghe An Province for approval and on May 15, 2007, the People's Committee of the Province approved it. After the decision to build the Muong Xen Market, the district planned to relocate all businesses in the market to a temporary market right next to it and contacted the construction unit, Thuy Trung Construction Joint Stock Company, to proceed with the construction.

Under the supervision of the investor, the District People's Committee, the Muong Xen Town People's Committee, and the efforts of the construction unit, the project was completed on schedule. A new market has sprung up, spacious, clean, with a 2-storey building, with a lighting system, a full medical system, and clean water. The acceptance report was signed on March 15, 2010, but after a long time, Muong Xen market has not yet opened.

According to the Market Management Board, before the Year of the Dragon, the district had established a pricing council and organized for businesses to bid for stalls at Muong Xen Town Market. Due to some problems, the bidding process was extended to the third time and still not satisfactory.

The traders' wish is that relevant authorities carry out urgent procedures and soon open Muong Xen market so that they can stabilize their business and ensure their family's livelihood.

This issue was mentioned in the 3rd session of the 20th District People's Council held on January 5, 2012. Many voters questioned when Muong Xen market would open. The Head of the District Finance and Planning Department explained and promised to quickly put Muong Xen market into operation, at the latest after the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year has passed but Muong Xen market is still quietly closed.

Pham Thi Lan Anh