Vietnam hosts meeting to boost economic development in Asean region


Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (standing) addresses the meeting. —VNA/VNS

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Representatives from the Vietnam-Asean Economic Cooperation Development Association (Vasean) have asked for stronger support from the Government and Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc for the business community to overcome difficulties brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

At a meeting with the PM in Hanoi on Thursday (March 18), they lauded the government’s efforts in controlling Covid-19, which has helped maintain production and business activities, while showing hope for more favourable conditions in terms of mechanisms and policies related to land use and credit, as well as a smoother business and investment environment.

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