The Provincial People's Committee held a meeting with business associations, business associations and enterprises.

Overview of the meeting between the Provincial People's Committee and the Business Association and Business Associations, enterprises. Photo: Pham Bang

FRANKLY EXCHANGE, RESPONSIBLE ANSWERS

At the meeting, the leaders of the Department of Planning and Investment reported on the results of handling the petitions of enterprises in the past time. Business associations and enterprises had 13 petitions, of which 7 petitions were from the previous period and 6 were new petitions.

The contents of the businesses' petitions are related to site clearance in Area A - Nam Cam Industrial Park; exemption and reduction of land rent and land use fees; procedures for reissuing expired Certificates of eligibility for petrol and oil business; site clearance and handover of infrastructure assets in Nam Cam Industrial Park; investment procedures; payment of outstanding debts for basic construction.

Mr. Ho Viet Dung - Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Investment presented the Report on resolving the recommendations of the Business Association and enterprises. Photo: Pham Bang

In addition, Nghe An Bus Station Joint Stock Company proposed to consider the land valuation at 41 Nguyen Du Street, Trung Do Ward (Vinh City). The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Quy Hop District proposed to soon complete the procedures for granting export licenses for manufactured products, and consider having a reasonable electricity price framework for enterprises that both conduct scientific research and produce mechanical engineering and machine manufacturing.

Central Region Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company proposed to adjust the planning of the coastal road to the land area for the High-Quality Residential Area Project in Quynh Nghia Commune (Quynh Luu). Phu An Urban Development and Construction Company Limited proposed to speed up the progress of site clearance for the Waste Treatment Plant Project in Nam Dan District. Some enterprises also proposed to pay additional fines during the extended time of the project progress.

Mr. Tran Anh Son - Chairman of the Association of Outstanding Enterprises spoke at the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Mr. Hoang Viet Duong - Chairman of the Provincial Association of Small and Medium Enterprises spoke at the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

At the meeting, business associations and enterprises spent a lot of time discussing the contents related to investing in fire prevention and fighting systems according to new standards. Many enterprises proposed to invest in shared water tanks and pumps, giving enterprises time to fix the problem, to produce and fix it at the same time, creating favorable conditions for enterprises to operate.

Business associations and enterprises discussed the results of resolving business petitions; at the same time, requested the Provincial People's Committee and relevant sectors to pay attention to resolving issues related to the use of foreign experts working in enterprises; rectify the situation of some officials and civil servants causing difficulties for enterprises; and clarify regulations on penalties for slow progress of urban projects.

Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang - Director of the Department of Construction discussed and responded to the business's recommendations. Photo: Pham Bang

Colonel Nguyen Duy Thanh - Deputy Director of the Provincial Police Department discussed and responded to the recommendations of the Business Association and enterprises. Photo: Pham Bang

Leaders of the Departments of Construction, Natural Resources and Environment, Planning and Investment, Provincial Police, and Provincial Tax Department directly discussed, responded, and clarified recommendations and opinions of business associations, business associations, and enterprises.

TIMELY SOLVE PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES OF ENTERPRISES

Concluding the meeting, Comrade Bui Thanh An - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee said that in 2022, the province has achieved many positive results in economic growth, budget revenue, investment attraction, and export turnover. To achieve these results, there are great contributions and efforts of the business community after more than 2 years of being heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

In recent years, although there are still many problems in handling administrative procedures, solving problems and difficulties of enterprises, departments, branches, localities and enterprises have increasingly better awareness and understanding of the relationship between State management agencies and enterprises, based on the principle of mutual right - right, mutual development.

Nghe An is one of the first localities to re-establish the Steering Committee for Administrative Reform from the provincial to district levels, with the Party Secretary as the head of the committee.

Comrade Bui Thanh An - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee concluded the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

In the coming time, in addition to strengthening closeness, listening, and dialogue with businesses, continuing administrative reform, promoting discipline and administrative order, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Thanh An requested the Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion, Department of Planning and Investment to connect with business associations and sectors to promptly resolve arising issues, obstacles and difficulties of businesses. On the other hand, urgently allocate funds, carry out investment promotion tasks, and support businesses in accordance with the approved program.

Regarding the proposal related to site clearance in Area A - Nam Cam Industrial Park, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested to implement in accordance with the conclusion at the meeting on February 21, 2023. In addition, the People's Committee of Nghi Loc district presided over and coordinated with the Management Board of the Southeast Economic Zone, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Finance and investors to agree on the plan according to the opinion of Truong An General Materials Joint Stock Company. In particular, the site clearance plan must be consistent with the land area not yet assigned to the enterprise.

Leaders of departments, branches and sectors attended the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Thanh An also assigned relevant departments, branches and localities to organize work and dialogue with businesses to clarify the content of new recommendations and guide businesses to comply with legal regulations. Unclear and problematic contents will be compiled and sent to relevant ministries and branches for comments.

Regarding the regulations on investment in fire prevention and fighting systems in industrial clusters, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that fire prevention and fighting is an urgent issue and requires strong direction. On the other hand, the direction of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Public Security, and authorities at all levels in rectifying fire prevention and fighting work is correct and necessary. Therefore, businesses must unite in understanding this important task.

Leaders of the Provincial Business Bloc Party Committee, Business Association, and Business Association attended the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

In the spirit of both properly implementing regulations and removing difficulties for businesses, comrade Bui Thanh An requested the Provincial Police to urgently review and correctly assess the implementation of fire prevention and fighting regulations in industrial parks and industrial clusters in the province.

The Provincial Police Department shall preside over and advise the Provincial People's Committee to establish a Working Group to resolve difficulties, meet, discuss, guide, propagate and explain to enterprises. On that basis, consider and study each specific case and specific recommendations of each enterprise; advise the Provincial People's Committee to resolve or advise the Provincial People's Committee to recommend the Ministry of Public Security to resolve difficulties and inadequacies.