Affirming that the business community does not rely on others, BRG Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Nga said she hopes the Government will be a support when they are in trouble.
The Government Standing Committee met with the business community on the afternoon of October 11, two days before Vietnam Entrepreneurs Day. This was an opportunity for leaders of the Government, ministries, sectors and localities to share and listen to businesses, especially in the context that this community is struggling to "weather the storm".
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Vietnamese businesses have been facing many challenges. Over the past 9 months, although the economy has shown some signs of improvement, business has remained difficult due to reduced domestic and foreign consumer demand and high input costs. These challenges, according to Thaco Chairman Tran Ba Duong, will last until 2024.
Sharing at the meeting, businesses highly appreciated the Government's efforts to remove difficulties and create a favorable business environment. BRG Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Nga said that the Government has sought to remove difficulties for real estate businesses and the bond market in the face of fluctuations and instability. Without solutions that, according to Ms. Nga, include tolerance, "hundreds of businesses and thousands of people will suffer".
Besides, solutions to reduce taxes, fees, and business conditions were also mentioned by enterprises.
"I hope the Government will always be a support when businesses have low blood pressure or are struggling. We will return to normal, strive to develop; not rely on but strive and accompany the Government," said Ms. Nga.
Businessmen attend a meeting with the Government Standing Committee on the afternoon of October 11. Photo: VGP
Agreeing, FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh hopes that the Government "if it loves businesses, it will love them more, if it has solved difficulties, it will solve them even more, if it has lowered taxes and fees, it will lower them even more". With that affection, according to him, businesses will be like birds spreading their wings in the sky, bringing Vietnam to the position of a powerful nation.
In fact, despite many immediate difficulties, businesses are still determined to contribute and improve Vietnam's position in the international arena.
Chairman of Phu Thai Group Pham Dinh Doan assessed that Vietnamese businessmen are not inferior when compared to the world. After 30 years of development, this community has matured with many talented people.
He said that entrepreneurs now want to contribute more and more, on a large scale, to the country. Many also want to cooperate in large economic groups, do business systematically, and create many large, highly effective projects.
"We will continue to bring innovative products with Vietnamese brands to serve the Vietnamese people and to the world. At the same time, we will continue to bring the world to Vietnam," added Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Sovico Group.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks with businesses on the afternoon of October 11. Photo: VGP
In response to these comments, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that the Party, the State and the people are always the mainstay and trust of the business community . He said that this is a force that plays an important role in building and developing the country.
Vietnam has nearly 900,000 active enterprises, about 14,400 cooperatives and more than 5 million business households; the business sector contributes more than 60% of GDP. Among them, many enterprises have made a name for themselves, affirmed their value, and their brands have reached out to the world, helping to enhance Vietnam's position.
In the context of many predicted difficulties, to support businesses, the Prime Minister said the Government will step up the implementation of Resolution 41 that has just been issued.
Accordingly, the Government will continue to stabilize the macro-economy, control inflation, and promote growth. Vietnam will continue to promote business investment improvement, remove unnecessary barriers, and remove credit bottlenecks. Business difficulties will be reviewed and promptly resolved. Capital, real estate, and labor markets will be focused on developing healthily and transparently, meeting the requirements of shifting towards quality, based on innovation.
The Prime Minister also said that public investment disbursement will continue to be focused on, public investment will lead private investment, especially promoting investment by economic groups, state-owned corporations, and medium and large private enterprises.
On the business side, the Prime Minister suggested that they continue to improve their capacity to reach regional and international levels. Associations also need to play a good role in supporting businesses, advising and criticizing related policies.
Duc Minh
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