Vinh City is granted the right to grant karaoke business licenses.

(Baonghean.vn) - The People's Committee of Nghe An province has just issued Decision No. 43/2017/QD-UBND on decentralization of karaoke business licenses in Vinh city. Accordingly, the authority to grant karaoke business licenses in the city is given to the People's Committee of Vinh city.

Currently, in Vinh City, there are 43 licensed karaoke establishments. According to the assessment of the City Department of Culture and Information, the growth rate of karaoke establishments in the area is quite stable, with an average of 1-3 new establishments each year, most of which are invested in large-scale construction, about 13 establishments have more than 10 singing rooms, some large establishments such as 108 Phan Dinh Phung, 100 Mai Hac De... have more than 30 singing rooms.

A row of karaoke establishments on Nguyen Van Cu Street. Photo: Phuoc Anh

In general, karaoke business activities have contributed to the development of cultural movements, enriching the spiritual life of the people, and are an effective form of cultural socialization. However, the current situation of karaoke business in the city still has many limitations. Violations of fire prevention and fighting work, singing room area, soundproofing system, lighting, etc. are still quite common.

According to Mr. Dau Vinh Thinh - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee, granting the authority to grant karaoke business licenses will be the basis for the city to better perform its management role, while also enhancing the city's role and responsibility in post-inspection work.

To implement the newly decentralized authority, the city has conducted a general review of the number and current status of karaoke businesses in the area. At the same time, it has sent a document to the Department of Culture and Sports to ask for opinions on the issuance and renewal of karaoke business licenses to create a common type of license, facilitating state management and inspection.

It is expected that after receiving comments from the Department of Culture and Sports, the Vinh City People's Committee will meet and dialogue with karaoke business owners to inform them of the city's new authority; listen to their thoughts and aspirations, and discuss ways to resolve any problems that may arise during the business process.

See the Decentralization Decision of the Provincial People's Committeehere!

Phuoc Anh