Enhancing the position of supporting industry enterprises

Mr. Nguyen Hoang - Chairman of the Hanoi Association of Supporting Industry Enterprises (Hansiba), Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Supporting Industries (VASI), Chairman of the Board of Directors of N&G Group had an interview with reporters of the Industry and Trade Newspaper about this issue.

The recent storm No. 3 has impacted many aspects of the economy and society. How has the supporting industry been affected, sir?

Storm No. 3 was very strong, causing very heavy damage, including to manufacturing and trading enterprises. However, with the close direction of the Party, the State, and the Prime Minister , enterprises have basically overcome the infrastructure, input materials, and output connections to promote and bring production back to normal operations.

Workers are working at the Export Mechanical Tools Joint Stock Company (EMTC) at Lot 18, Quang Minh Industrial Park, Quang Minh town, Me Linh, Hanoi. Photo: Nguyen Hanh

Besides, although the recent order volume has been affected to some extent by fluctuations in the world economic situation, due to the Government's policies and the efforts of enterprises, the production plan at the beginning of the year is still maintained and can produce stably this year and the following years.

On the other hand, Vietnamese enterprises are currently participating extensively in free trade agreements (FTAs) with major powers in the world. This is an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises in general and supporting industry enterprises in particular to participate in the global value chain.

With political stability, the state's macroeconomic policy regulation, and the interest and investment of corporations from countries around the world in Vietnam, cooperating with Vietnamese enterprises to jointly produce supporting industrial products, thereby participating in the global production chain. This will be a very good opportunity for supporting industrial enterprises in Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular to rise up to capture market share and assert themselves.

To support businesses, what solutions has Hansiba implemented in recent times, sir?

With the direction of the Government and the orientation of the authorities, the association is currently working with businesses to develop a very specific action program to support businesses.

Mr. Nguyen Hoang - Chairman of the Association of Supporting Industries Enterprises (CNHT) of Hanoi City (Hansiba), Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Supporting Industries (VASI)

For example, we develop specialized, modern industrial zones that meet the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, thereby supporting businesses in investing in production, ensuring they can participate in the global production chain. Along with that, labor training, access to new technology, etc. support Vietnamese businesses so that they can cooperate with FDI enterprises to develop production.

With the existing policies, along with the attention of the Party, State and Government in the coming time in innovating and promoting policies related to supporting industries, we believe that Vietnamese supporting industry enterprises will reach a new height. From there, they will contribute worthily to the industrialization and modernization of the country.

The green industry development strategy includes supporting industries. What recommendations do you have for businesses to enhance green industry development?

This is extremely important, if our businesses in general and supporting industries in particular do not innovate in green production and move towards sustainable development, they will not be able to participate in the global production chain. This is the key point for businesses to transform.

Promoting digital transformation, along with smart, modern technologies, and aiming towards the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, this is the passport for Vietnamese enterprises in general and supporting industry enterprises in particular to be able to rise up and participate in development with the global production chain.

In the recent past, we have also made proposals to the Party, the State, and the Government. The Government is also very interested and is directing the Ministries and branches to have appropriate policies to support businesses.

In particular, there are pivotal investments so that businesses can have hard infrastructure. Along with that are soft policies so that businesses can apply and integrate with multinational enterprises and FDI enterprises that are present and about to be present in Vietnam.

Currently, what are the barriers for businesses in general and supporting industry businesses in particular in green transformation, sir?

I think the most important thing is still the pressure on output, the pressure on the development of the enterprise itself. Currently, they are "struggling" with investment in production to be able to participate in the global production chain. Along with that is maintaining orders.

Green growth and sustainable development are two parallel tasks to support businesses to participate in the global production chain according to international standards. This is an opportunity but also a challenge that requires Vietnamese businesses to improve themselves. Besides, businesses also need the companionship and support of functional agencies.

Thank you!

Up to now, in Hanoi city, there are nearly 1,000 supporting industry enterprises, with over 35% of enterprises having production systems and products that meet international standards, with enough capacity to supply to the production networks of multinational corporations in Vietnam, in the region and the world.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/nang-cao-vi-the-doanh-nghiep-cong-nghiep-ho-tro-347045.html