Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc has asked for greater efforts from ministries, sectors, localities and enterprisesto well prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) and take care of localresidents in mountainous, remote and disaster-affected areas.
Speaking at a meeting of the government’s standing members on January 20, PMPhuc applauded ministries, sectors and localities for their efforts andresponsibility to carefully prepare for Tet.
He stressed the need to ensure production plans, supply of clean water in theMekong Delta region, traffic safety, as well as social order and securityduring the Tet festival.
The government leader requested the National Steering Committee for CombatingSmuggling, Trade Frauds and Counterfeits, border guards and market surveillanceforces to take strong measures against trade frauds and smuggling.
Meanwhile, the banking sector was asked to ensure safe and convenient transactionsfor people.
PM Phuc also reminded the culture sector to well manage festivals after Tet.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade said it has implemented measures to stabilizethe goods market during the Tet festival. Accordingly, the quantity of reservegoods for Tet prepared by enterprises was reported to increase about 20-25percent.
According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalidsand Social Affairs, provinces and cities nationwide have paid due attention tocaring for policy beneficiaries, poor households and labourers
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong are expected to allocate 830billion VND, 395 billion VND, and over 207 billion VND for these activities,respectively.
TheMinistry of Transport reported that the number of passengers travelling duringthe Tet holiday will increase by about 25-45 percent, with those traveling byair are forecast to reach 12 million, up 12 percent compared to last year’sfestival.
The Ministry of Public Security said it has launched a month-long crack-down oncriminals.
Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam reported that it has taken many measuresto meet payments and smooth transactions at automatic teller machines (ATM) and other payment systems./.
VNA
