Many "hot" issues were raised by businesses during a dialogue with leaders of Ben Thanh ward (HCMC).

On August 15, Ben Thanh Ward (HCMC) held a meeting and dialogue with businesses. This was the first dialogue conference since Ben Thanh Ward began operating under a two-level local government model.

Business representatives and business households give their opinions

At the conference, representatives of businesses and business households expressed their opinions related to online tax payment, tax refund procedures; labor registration, shortening the time to process certified copies; participating in social insurance for business households... In addition, there were issues related to rectifying order on the sidewalks in the area of ​​Bui Vien Western Street and Ben Thanh Market.

In return, the leader of Ben Thanh ward said that due to the limited headquarter, the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee and the ward's political system had to use 5 different headquarters. This partly affected the quality of service to the people and businesses. In particular, the ward's Public Administration Service Center has a small area but the number of files received each day increased 4 times compared to before.

Secretary of Ben Thanh Ward Party Committee Hoang Thi To Nga acknowledged the opinions of businesses and traders, considering this as important material for the ward to discuss and determine key tasks at the Ward Party Congress to be held next week. For recommendations beyond the ward's authority, the ward will propose to the city's agencies to resolve and respond.

Secretary of Ben Thanh Ward Party Committee Hoang Thi To Nga discussed at the conference

Regarding Bui Vien Street, the Secretary of the Ben Thanh Ward Party Committee said that tourists consider this a must-visit place for sightseeing and dining when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, business and trading also cause some inconvenience to residents. Recently, the ward has focused on renovating and rearranging the Bui Vien Street area.

As of July 31, the ward had more than 6,100 enterprises, more than 6,900 business households, along with a diverse and rich retail distribution system including 3 traditional markets, 1 commercial center, 2 shopping centers, 1 supermarket, and 56 convenience stores.

At the meeting, businesses joined hands to support funds for Ben Thanh ward to take care of families in difficult circumstances.

Chairwoman of Ben Thanh Ward People's Committee Mai Thi Hong Hoa said that with its location as a central ward of the city, convenient transportation, modern infrastructure, Ben Thanh Ward has many advantages in developing trade and services. In particular, the wholesale and retail sectors of goods, transportation support services, logistics, information and communication, banking and financial activities, securities insurance, accommodation services, food and beverage, tourism and entertainment activities...

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nhieu-van-de-nong-duoc-doanh-nghiep-dat-ra-khi-doi-thoai-voi-lanh-dao-phuong-ben-thanh-tphcm-post808592.html