Key officials of the southern province of Binh Duong met on July 31 to discuss and exchange views with over 100 representatives from business associations and enterprises operating in the locality.
At the event, participants raised opinions on issues related to investment promotion focusing on support industries, business establishment procedures, extra working time and minimum wages for employees.
They also petitioned authorities to solve problems with transport activities and ease access to loans.
Trade fraud prevention as well as social order and traffic safety maintenance in industrial areas were also mentioned.
At the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Thanh Liem answered questions related to the responsibility of authorities.
Provincial leaders pledged to direct relevant departments to solve enterprise difficulties and other issues will be presented to the Government for appropriate solutions.-VNA
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