The Government's regular meeting for January (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Government has detailed tasks forministries in a recently issued resolution, pointing out the focuses of theiractivities at the start of 2017.
Resolution 23/NQ-CP was issued following theGovernment’s regular meeting for January.
The Cabinet requested ministries, sectors andlocalities speed up equitising and divesting State capital at State-ownedenterprises while improving the performance and competitiveness of these firms.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment, theFinance Ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the State Bank ofVietnam were urged to keep close watch on domestic and international economicdevelopments. They were also required to coordinate with each other to controlinflation, stablise the macro-economy and promote growth.
The Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment was tasked with working with localities to take advantage offavourable weather to enhance agricultural, forestry and fishery activities. Itwill also design criteria for hi-tech agricultural programmes and projects andthe list of high technologies used for agriculture which will serve as a basisfor devising incentives and support policies.
The Government asked the Ministry of Industryand Trade to work with agencies to fuel industrial growth, tackle exporthindrances and deal with loss-making projects, the resolution read.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,along with other sectors and localities, was directed to turn tourism into aspearhead industry. It will coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security topilot e-visas for foreigners while boosting the management of spring festivals.
The Ministry of Public Security was ordered tostrengthen the fight against sabotage schemes while ensuring political securityand social order and safety. It will also work to combat crime, prevent firesand ensure traffic safety, according to the resolution.-VNA
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