Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Speaking at an online meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with businesses and localities on September 26 on measures to support them amid COVID-19, Loc, who was President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in the previous tenure, held that theadjustment of COVID-19 response strategy from no COVID-19 to safely andflexibly adapting to and effectively controlling the pandemic is a sound and timelydecision.
The amendments in vaccinestrategy as well as efforts to increase supply and speed up injectionspeed as well as the definition of prioritised groups have brought about encouragingresults, he said.
The business leader held that this is a firmfoundation for the Government to launch a process of loosening social distancing,recovering the stagnant production and business activities, and creating a “goldentime” for the rescue of enterprises. “If we re-open any slower, we will have topay a more expensive price,” stated Loc.
However, Loc said thatopening the door does not mean neglecting safety. The Prime Minister hasdirected the Ministry of Health to coordinate with ministries, sectors and thebusiness community as well as experts to draft a guidance on safely and flexibly adapting to and effectively controlling thepandemic.
Loc suggested that noadditional licences or new business conditions should be created during thisprocess.
An overview of the meeting at the Government headquarters. (Photo: VNA)He added that the same change be made to the steering committees in all localities./.
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