Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc opened the meeting with a report on the two storms that recently hit the country, causing damage to the northern mountainous region. He noted several major events during the month, including a national teleconference on the environment, drawing lessons from Formosa Ha Tinh’s mass pollution, and the 29th Diplomatic Conference. PM Phuc also appreciated the strict punishment meted out in cases involving deforestation and officials in several fields. According to the PM, localities nationwide were striving to reform their working practices to help the business community become a driving force for growth, improving the business and investment environment, and fostering start-ups.
"In the coming time, the equitisation of Saigon and Hanoi beer corporations and Vinamilk will be done through domestic and international auctions to ensure the transparency of the process and avoid people profiteering", said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
During the two and a half day meeting, cabinet members are expected to comment on a draft decree on the issuance of the government’s working regulations and contribute opinions on five draft laws, one decree, one ordinance and several other important legal documents. The PM also requested ministries, agencies and localities to seriously review the implementation of socio-economic development in August and the first eight months of 2016, with the resolve of achieving the target set by the National Assembly. During the session, which is scheduled to last until September 1, the government will also hear a report on the management and use of public assets.
