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On April 16, 2026, Hanoi’s Chairman of the People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang chaired a dialogue with small and medium enterprises in the city for 2026. In his closing remarks, the chairman affirmed that receiving and listening to enterprises’ opinions is not limited to the conference, but will be maintained regularly in the future; the opinions will be compiled, studied, and responded to in full. He announced that he would publicly disclose the personal phone numbers of the city’s Deputy Chairman and the Office Chief so enterprises can directly call or text to reflect their concerns. The city will strictly implement the government directive to cut at least 50% of unnecessary administrative procedures. The chairman highlighted three pillars: the central government’s resolution on developing the capital, the capital’s planning with a 100-year vision, and new mechanisms and policies to be considered by the National Assembly — conditions that create space for development and boost competitiveness. He said the city views enterprises as the center and driver of growth, with private sector and small- and medium-sized enterprises playing a core role; the administration will shift from “management” to “service,” placing people and enterprises at the center. The city will publish the personal phone numbers of Deputy Chairman Nguyen Xuan Luu and Office Chief Nguyen Tien Thiet to enable direct contact. He urged officials who cause inefficiencies or harassment of enterprises to be subject to feedback and corrective action, ensuring accountability. For the business community, Thang urged proactive improvement of governance, promotion of innovation and digital transformation, financial transparency, stronger linkages to form value chains, and enhanced credibility and competitiveness in the market. “The city commits to listening, accompanying, and acting for the development of businesses,” the Hanoi chairman stated.
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