TO ENCOURAGE LOCALITIES TO ISSUE MORE SUPPORT POLICIES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Government issues the Resolution No. 88/NQ-CP on the Government’s virtual meeting with provinces on socio-economic situation in July and 7 months of 2021 on August 12, 2021.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Finance shall propose policies to support enterprises to carry out the "three-on-the-spot" and “1 route, 2 destinations” production models to meet the requirements of COVID-19 prevention and control; complete and submit to competent authorities for decision-making on solutions to extend, exempt or reduce taxes, fees, charges, and land rental, etc. to continue supporting people and businesses following the fast-track order and procedures; thoroughly adopt the saving of recurrent expenses and cutting down unnecessary expenses. At the same time, it shall closely monitor price movements of essential commodities, particularly raw materials, fuel, and essential commodities for people's life that tend to increase in price in order to promptly propose appropriate management and price stabilization measures.
In addition to the current support policies, the Government encourages localities, based on their resources, to issue more social security policies and support policies for people and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for policy families, people with meritorious services, the poor, people who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Party committees and authorities of provinces and centrally-run cities must ensure smooth circulation of goods according to the direction of the Prime Minister; timely supply all kinds of goods, especially food, to people in isolated areas, not to let people lack food, clothing, and necessities; focus on removing difficulties and obstacles, especially administrative procedures to restore and promote production and business. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall focus on building and deploying technological solutions to prevent and control COVID-19 such as digital health book, e-handbook guiding the prevention, control, and treatment of COVID-19.
