Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong Delta has consistently recordedthe highest average provincial competitiveness index (PCI) among six regionsnationwide since 2014, said the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Among 10 cities and provinces across the country showing thebest governance, five are in the Mekong Delta, including Dong Thap, Long An,Ben Tre, Vinh Long and Can Tho, as heard a seminar discussing the PCI 2017 in the MekongDelta and lessons on management and reform experience that took place in CanTho city on May 4.
Head of the VCCI’s Legal Department Dau Anh Tuan, who isalso Director of the PCI Project, said the Mekong Delta’s average PCI rose from59.12 point in 2014 to 63.4 point in 2017, ranking first among six regionsnationwide. It also boasts the easiest business registration conditions withfastest administrative procedures and least red tape.
Firms operating here incur the least costs, enjoy easieraccess to land and a fair business environment with their feedback mostlistened to by authorities.
Tuan suggested the region strives to improve workforcequality and business support services with the involvement of private sector,continue with administrative reform, unlock micro, small and medium-sizedenterprises’ access to capital and step up the establishment of new firms.
VCCI President Vu Tien Loc asked the regional localities toissue resolutions on PCI improvement, and build PCI at ward, commune anddistrict levels to measure businesses’ satisfaction with public services,thereby fueling administrative reform.
Nguyen Phuong Lam, Deputy Director in charge of the VCCI’sCan Tho chapter, said 9 out of 13 cities and provinces in the Mekong Deltaregion have built a programme on start-ups and building start-up eco-system,adding that improved PCI will facilitate innovation and domestic and foreigninvestment attraction.
Participants listened to experience in administrative reformand business environment improvement by experts and firms shared by thenorthern province of Quang Ninh and the central city of Da Nang.-VNA
Among 10 cities and provinces across the country showing thebest governance, five are in the Mekong Delta, including Dong Thap, Long An,Ben Tre, Vinh Long and Can Tho, as heard a seminar discussing the PCI 2017 in the MekongDelta and lessons on management and reform experience that took place in CanTho city on May 4.
Head of the VCCI’s Legal Department Dau Anh Tuan, who isalso Director of the PCI Project, said the Mekong Delta’s average PCI rose from59.12 point in 2014 to 63.4 point in 2017, ranking first among six regionsnationwide. It also boasts the easiest business registration conditions withfastest administrative procedures and least red tape.
Firms operating here incur the least costs, enjoy easieraccess to land and a fair business environment with their feedback mostlistened to by authorities.
Tuan suggested the region strives to improve workforcequality and business support services with the involvement of private sector,continue with administrative reform, unlock micro, small and medium-sizedenterprises’ access to capital and step up the establishment of new firms.
VCCI President Vu Tien Loc asked the regional localities toissue resolutions on PCI improvement, and build PCI at ward, commune anddistrict levels to measure businesses’ satisfaction with public services,thereby fueling administrative reform.
Nguyen Phuong Lam, Deputy Director in charge of the VCCI’sCan Tho chapter, said 9 out of 13 cities and provinces in the Mekong Deltaregion have built a programme on start-ups and building start-up eco-system,adding that improved PCI will facilitate innovation and domestic and foreigninvestment attraction.
Participants listened to experience in administrative reformand business environment improvement by experts and firms shared by thenorthern province of Quang Ninh and the central city of Da Nang.-VNA
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