At a meeting and discussion with foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in the area, Chairman of the Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee Le Van Dung said that in the first 9 months of 2024, the local economy achieved positive results. GRDP grew by 5.95% over the same period in 2023, helping the provincial economy escape negative growth.

According to Mr. Dung, in order to create the best conditions and the most effective business environment for enterprises, Quang Nam is determined to listen, accompany and take a common path with enterprises, promptly removing difficulties so that enterprises can overcome difficulties and develop.

Specifically, the province is focusing on implementing the new Land Law to remove "bottlenecks" related to project site clearance, real estate business, housing, etc.

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Scene of the dialogue between Quang Nam leaders and FDI enterprises. Photo: Toan Van

At the same time, continue to actively propose to the Government to implement and call for investment in dynamic infrastructure projects such as construction of Chu Lai seaport and airport; dredging Ky Ha port channel; upgrading National Highway 14D - the main route through Nam Giang International Border Gate to seaports in the Central region...

“Quang Nam promises the business community, including FDI enterprises in the area, to be more active in accompanying and removing difficulties for businesses,” the Chairman of Quang Nam province pledged.

At the program, businesses said that although Quang Nam has actively supported them in the past, in reality, businesses still face many difficulties and problems.

Mr. Steve Wolstenholme - Chairman and General Director of Nam Hoi An Development Company Limited said that the Hoiana project was implemented with a total investment of 4 billion USD, with a total area of ​​nearly 1,000 hectares.

The project is divided into 7 phases, invested in since 2016, and has now completed phase 1. He hopes the province will continue to pay attention and create conditions for the project to be completed according to the original direction.

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Representatives of the Department of Planning and Investment answered questions from interested FDI enterprises. Photo: Toan Van

This enterprise also proposed that Quang Nam province allow adjustment of project implementation time to ensure progress in accordance with the actual situation; further promote administrative procedure reform to help enterprises overcome difficulties.

Mr. Park Chan - General Director of Hyosung Quang Nam Company proposed to speed up the site clearance of Tam Thang Industrial Park expansion and complete the traffic infrastructure. At the same time, he hoped to soon decide on the land rental price for some areas that have completed compensation in Tam Thang Industrial Park expansion so that Hyosung can sign land lease contracts.

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Representative of Hyosung Quang Nam Company raised the problems of the business. Photo: Toan Van

In addition, representatives of some businesses reported difficulties in licensing procedures for foreign workers; problems with taxes and fees; lack of social housing and human resources; wastewater treatment costs at Tam Thang Industrial Park increased by up to 30%...

The recommendations and proposals of the enterprises were directly answered by the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Nam province and relevant departments.

Information for the Provincial Chairman when encountering difficulties from departments and branches

In his concluding remarks, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee called on businesses and investors to continue accompanying Quang Nam to realize the goal of making Quang Nam a fairly developed province in the country by 2030.

At the same time, Mr. Le Van Dung requested relevant departments and branches to study and resolve the recommendations of enterprises; issues beyond their authority, and advise the Provincial People's Committee on specific plans.

"Quang Nam government will be more active in accompanying and removing obstacles for businesses. Quang Nam commits to building the best investment environment, creating trust for the FDI business community to develop," Mr. Dung emphasized.

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Mr. Le Van Dung dialogues with FDI enterprises. Photo: Toan Van

The Chairman of Quang Nam also requested that "enterprises please inform me if there is a situation where agencies, departments, or sectors cause difficulties. Minimize the level and have no unofficial investment costs, to create an environment and conditions for businesses to develop well."

Besides, he also reminded businesses to ensure legal regulations; comply with environmental protection conditions; develop while taking care of workers' lives...

"I hope that businesses will come to Quang Nam with affection, responsibility, and high determination to strive to fulfill their functions and tasks well, not with gifts, going first and last, going day and night, so that the province's economy can develop better," Mr. Le Van Dung shared.