Almost businesses that were affected in incidents last May in the southern province of Dong Nai have achieved positive growth, thanks to timely support from the local authorities.

The businesses reported their operations at their meetings with the local authorities’ working delegation from December 16-24.

Representatives from Noroo – Nanpao Paintings & Coatings Vietnam who suffered a damage of 5 million USD expressed their confidence in the local business climate, adding that the company is rebuilding facilities for further production.

Besides, the Cu Thanh and Formosa companies proposed some concrete solutions to ease difficulties for businesses, such as expansion of workshops and roads to facilitate their production.

Meanwhile, others suggested simplifying customs procedures and tax declaration.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Phu Cuong said the province will work together with relevant agencies to facilitate the businesses’ operation.

According to the Industrial Zone Management Board, of the 205 businesses affected by the incidents sparked by workers’ rallies protesting against China’s illegal actions in Vietnam’s waters on May 13-15, 114 have reported total property losses of nearly 377 billion VND (17.7 million USD), while 82 declined any assistance.

The Ministry of Finance teamed up with the province to hasten insurance payments for affected firms. As a result, 114.7 billion VND (5.41 million USD) has been paid to enterprises by insurance companies.-VNA