Vietnam gov’t plans stronger measures to support businesses post Covid-19
While a number of supporting policies are in place, the effectiveness of some programs is not up to expectation, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
While a number of supporting policies are in place, the effectiveness of some programs is not up to expectation, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
In the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) report 2019, Hanoi’s ranking remained unchanged at ninth, but its score climbed from 65.4 to 68.8.
Hanoi continues to pursue the dual target of containing the Covid-19 pandemic and boosting economic growth.
Starting from this year, Hanoi would publicize results of public satisfaction and administrative reform index of local agencies on an annual basis.
An expert suggested local authorities take the pro-active approach to review and streamline the approval process for foreign-invested projects in order to attract the next FDI wave.
The Hanoi city government has requested its subordinate agencies to implement a range of measures to boost labor productivity.
Administrative reform is among Hanoi’s three breakthrough policies to ensure socio-economic development and security in the 2015 – 2020 period, said Hanoi’s mayor Nguyen Duc Chung.
As Hanoi is now focusing on economic recovery, boosting domestic tourism would help speed up the process.
Hanoi’s mayor noted adminstrative reform should be a backbone during the process of socio-economic development.
The establishment of e-government, along with smart city projects and IT application in state management, is considered key step for Hanoi to make breakthroughs in administrative reforms.