VCCI leader believes in government’s reform determination
Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc has expressed his confidence in the government’s resolve to push reforms spreading to grassroots levels.
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry(VCCI) Vu Tien Loc has expressed his confidence in the government’s resolve to pushreforms spreading to grassroots levels.
The reformsare in line with government resolution No.19 on improving the business climateand national competitiveness in 2017 with a vision to 2020.
Accordingto Loc, confidence should be fostered by the actions of civil servants while communicatingwith citizens and businesses.
It is timeto create stronger impetus to improve the competitiveness of the country andeach enterprise, thereby tapping opportunities brought about by global economicintegration, he said.
He calledfor clearing barriers for businesses, reducing overlapping inspections andsimplifying administrative procedures, adding that high administrative andcapital costs are posing remarkable difficulties to firms.
Loc saidthe government should not only create a level playing field but also direct developmentvia planning.
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