Attending the conference were the Standing Mr.s of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of relevant departments, agencies and units of the province and representatives of 24 businesses operating in the fields of capital construction, import-export, tourism.

Overview of meeting.

The report at the conference showed that the total number of operating enterprises and cooperatives with revenue in the province is currently 1,900. In 2020, businesses and cooperatives generated VND 62,129 billion in revenue and on average each business had a revenue of VND 32.6 billion; in which, the average micro enterprises generate 2.3 billion dong, small enterprises 20.3 billion dong, medium enterprises 100.6 billion dong, large enterprises 436 billion dong in revenue. Profits from production and business of enterprises reached 1,146 billion VND.

According to the assessment, the number of operating businesses in 2020 increased by 48 enterprises compared to 2019, but the total revenue of enterprises decreased by 17.8 trillion VND, cooperatives decreased by 283.2 billion VND, and the total revenue of enterprises decreased by 17.8 trillion VND. employees of enterprises and cooperatives decreased by 4,055 people.

Standing Mr.s of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the conference.

In 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it will continue to seriously affect production and business activities of enterprises in the province. Through the reports and recommendations of the Provincial Business Association, the Provincial Tourism Association and a number of enterprises in basic construction, import-export and tourism, there are 35 recommendations of businesses focusing on the following issues: implementation of regulations on prevention and control of Covid-19 pandemic; policies to support businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic; specific mechanisms and policies to support enterprises to reduce business costs and access resources; promote administrative reform, supplement and adjust a number of regulations that are overlapping, causing difficulties for production and business activities of enterprises.

Representatives of the Business Association raised the recommendations and reflections of businesses.

At the conference, representatives of businesses said that although the Covid-19 epidemic had a serious impact on production and business activities, businesses had proactively found solutions to overcome difficulties, plus the support of enterprises. Timely support and encouragement from departments, branches and provincial leaders have helped businesses both maintain production and business, create stable jobs for workers and accompany local authorities in their work. epidemic prevention and control. However, in the context of the epidemic, businesses are facing many difficulties, especially those operating in the fields of tourism, import and export, and basic construction.

Business representatives made recommendations to provincial leaders at the conference.

As a result, businesses recommend that the province continue to focus on removing difficulties and obstacles in compensation and ground clearance; the approved raw material price compared to the approved estimate price; land rent is still high in comparison to other provinces in the region; and many tourism businesses do not have access to low interest rates, preferential credit packages, and require policing and need policies to stimulate tourism demand; administrative procedure reform; tax and fee issues; social insurance; import and export activities of goods through border gates; enterprises operating in the field of freight and passenger transport…

Leaders of the Department of Transport - Construction answered a number of related issues raised at the conference.

Leaders of departments, agencies, and branches of the province directly responded to a number of issues raised at the conference by listening to reports and opinions of relevant units, as well as business representatives. Simultaneously, the pledge will continue to create the most favorable conditions for businesses in terms of administrative procedures, logistics activities, tourism stimulus program beginning in early October, and support businesses in accessing credit capital and relaxing. Tax payments are being postponed in accordance with regulations...

Speaking at the conference's conclusion, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Trinh Xuan Truong recognized and highly valued the efforts, efforts, and results that enterprises operating in the fields of capital construction, import and export, and tourism in the province have achieved in recent times.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that, in the spirit of always accompanying and standing by businesses, Lao Cai province has implemented a series of policies to remove obstacles for businesses and employees, thereby ensuring investment. basic construction, as well as a smooth and efficient flow of goods; Employees should be vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible. Policies and solutions have been recognized by the business community and have contributed to alleviating the difficulties that businesses face, assisting businesses in maintaining, restoring, and developing production, business, and jobs. workers.

In the face of complicated developments and the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic on the province's socioeconomic development, production, and business activities, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee urged all levels, sectors, localities, and the business community to remain persistent and determined in order to achieve the dual goals of maintaining the province's socioeconomic development and production and business activities.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that the provincial departments, agencies, branches, and the Provincial Business Association effectively implement business support policies in accordance with central government and provincial policies; continue to carry out administrative reform, particularly level 4 online administrative procedures; and provide services through public services. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic ensures that policies are implemented on time and correctly. It is necessary to pay attention to the growth of the number of businesses, to care for the health of each enterprise, and to create a business environment conducive to start-ups and investments, but businesses must also improve their corporate governance and ensure regulatory compliance. determined.

To direct and implement the motto "Enterprises thrive, Lao Cai develops," the provincial leaders always ask to listen, share, and support the business community, in the spirit of recommendations and feedback. Problems arising from businesses and people... will be promptly resolved.