Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee: Resolutely suspend businesses selling poor quality gasoline

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting. Photo: Thu Huyen

At the beginning of the meeting, the participants supported the Tet for the Poor program in 2018 with a total amount of more than 30 million VND. So far, organizations and businesses have registered to support 50 billion VND for Tet for the Poor.

This morning, members of the Provincial People's Committee listened to and discussed the reports: Results of the implementation of the Conclusion Notice of the Chairman and Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee at the December 2017 meeting and thematic working sessions in December 2017 and January 2018; The implementation of administrative reform and application of information technology in the province according to Notice No. 479 dated August 1, 2017 of the Provincial People's Committee; The implementation of the socio-economic, defense and security plan in January, tasks in February 2018; The implementation of policies for people with meritorious services to the revolution and social security work during the Lunar New Year 2018, preparations for the Lunar New Year of relevant sectors; Preparations for the meeting with investors in the Spring of Mau Tuat 2018; Directive on strengthening state budget collection in 2018.

Overview of the meeting. Photo: Thu Huyen

In January, farmers went to the fields to focus on harvesting the 2017 winter crops; at the same time, preparing conditions for planting the 2018 spring crop. The industrial production index in January 2018 increased by 14.26% over the same period in 2017. Budget revenue is estimated at 917.4 billion VND, equal to 7.2% of the estimate, equal to 82.3% of the same period.

In agreement with the reports presented by the leaders of the departments and branches, the meeting participants also clarified some issues of interest. Regarding agriculture, this year's winter crop was a relatively successful one; people also strictly followed the sowing schedule for the spring crop; orange production was good and prices were stable.

In the recent survey, 97% of the people surveyed expressed satisfaction with the new rural construction project in 27 border communes. In particular, the approval of the new rural construction project in 27 border communes by the Government is a favorable condition for Nghe An to build new rural areas in these communes.

The organization of cultural and artistic activities for people to enjoy Tet and welcome Spring has also been actively implemented by relevant sectors and localities. Delegates also contributed many ideas to the implementation plan of the Conference to meet investors in the Spring of Mau Tuat 2018.

Leaders of Nghe An Tax Department report on the budget revenue and expenditure situation in the area. Photo: Thu Huyen

Solutions are needed to attract international tourists.

Speaking at the meeting, the leader of the Department of Tourism said: In January 2018, in addition to the increasing number of visitors, conferences, seminars and spiritual tourism, the number of visitors experiencing sunflower fields, buckwheat flowers (Nghia Dan), tea hills (Thanh Chuong)... increased sharply; expected to attract thousands of visitors from inside and outside the province every day.

It is estimated that in January 2018, the number of tourists to Nghe An reached 353,000, an increase of 15% over the same period in 2017, of which the number of overnight visitors reached 273,000, an increase of 13% over the same period, of which international visitors reached 7,799; total revenue from tourists reached 409 billion VND, of which tourism revenue is estimated at 186 billion VND, an increase of 14% over the same period in 2017.

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Responding to the question of why the number of international visitors to Nghe An is low, the head of the provincial People's Committee said that time and funding are needed to increase promotion.

Considering that tourism activities are not very effective and the number of international visitors to Nghe An is low, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong suggested that the tourism industry must consider and have a specific plan. "The lack of funding is just one problem, the important thing is that the industry needs to have a big solution such as marketing to attract foreign visitors to Nghe An, thereby maximizing the advantages of airports and seaports..." - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized.

Counterfeit goods challenge

At the meeting, some delegates expressed concern about the complicated situation of trading in counterfeit, fake, and poor-quality goods, trade fraud, and illegal transportation of fireworks, especially before the Lunar New Year.

Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau - Director of the Provincial Police Department said: Counterfeit and poor quality goods are challenging the authorities. Recently, Nghia Dan District Police inspected a counterfeit production facility in the area, confiscating 200 kg of fake functional foods and more than 200 kg of raw materials at a production workshop. In addition, there is a ambiguity in the petroleum business. Authorities have discovered a number of facilities pumping water into E5 gasoline to make illegal profits. The case is currently being expanded.

Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau - Director of the Provincial Police Department said that the situation of trading in fireworks, smuggled goods, fake goods and counterfeit goods is quite complicated. Photo: Thu Huyen

Worried about counterfeit goods, fake drugs, and poor quality gasoline, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Huynh Thanh Dien proposed strong action and strict handling.

Criticizing the intervention of the Provincial Steering Committee 389 in handling counterfeit goods and dirty gasoline, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that while the investigation is underway, it is necessary to temporarily suspend and revoke the licenses of establishments producing and trading in poor quality gasoline.

At the meeting, the participants also said that the progress of converting forestry farms is still slow; At the same time, they suggested that it is necessary to strengthen inspection and supervision of the implementation of policies for teachers and students.

Market management officers check goods circulating in the market during Lunar New Year. Photo: Thu Huyen

Concluding the meeting, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong acknowledged the efforts of departments, branches and localities; at the same time, requested that, to ensure the successful implementation of the 2018 plan, from the beginning of the year, branches and levels should well implement the assigned socio-economic plans. In February 2018, branches and levels focused on directing the timely implementation of the Provincial People's Council Resolutions, especially the socio-economic development plan and the State budget estimate for 2018 from the province down to the grassroots level.

Accelerate the restructuring of the agricultural sector; resolutely produce the spring crop. For industrial production, it is necessary to implement the Government's solution groups according to Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP dated January 1, 2018, focusing on completing the key product plan to focus on directing to promote industrial growth in 2018. Strongly improve the investment and business environment; strengthen foreign affairs activities, investment promotion; support and develop enterprises.

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The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested departments, branches and localities to focus on directing the budget collection work from the first days of 2018, urging the completion of the targets for collecting business license fees. Strengthening the work of tax inspection, tax examination, handling of arrears, ensuring the correct, sufficient and timely collection of taxes, fees, charges and other revenues to the State budget....

Prepare social security policies, take care of people during the Lunar New Year; Carefully prepare the 2018 Spring Investor Meeting. In addition, it is necessary to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management of security and order; strengthen traffic patrols and controls, restrain and reduce traffic accidents, especially during the Lunar New Year and the 2018 Spring Festival.