List of Vietnam Law
Decision No.708/QD-BCT dated March 26, 2019 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade approving plans for improvement of Vietnam’s logistics performance index
Date: 3/26/2019
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY
AND TRADE ------- |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness --------------- |
No.708/QD-BCT
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Hanoi, March 26, 2019
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MINISTER
(Signed and sealed) Tran Tuan Anh |
No.
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Task
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Cooperating authority
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Time for task accomplishment
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Ministry of Industry and Trade
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1.
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Set up a system of classification criteria and issue national standards for logistics centers. Study and propose a numbers of support policies on development of logistics centers from the stage of investment to construction and putting them in operation.
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Ministry of Science and Technology
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2021
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2.
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Foster trade promotion in logistics services and strengthen international cooperation in logistics in order to develop border-crossing logistics services, firstly in the market of neighboring countries and ASEAN.
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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3.
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Study and develop e-logistics models with the aim of improving the capacity for continuous delivery, especially for domestic and border-crossing e-commerce.
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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2025
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4.
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Cooperate with the World Bank in promptly and adequately providing and updating information and data for the purpose of assessing and ranking Vietnam’s LPI in an impartial and accurate manner.
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Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Transport, Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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5.
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Give assistance in providing market information for logistics enterprises.
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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Ministry of Finance
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6.
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Speed up operation of national single-window system and increase the number of level 4 online public services provided in such system.
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Other ministries
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Every year
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7.
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Speed up operation of ASEAN single-window system and connect it to commercial partners other than those in ASEAN.
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Other ministries
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Every year
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8.
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Promote reform and inspection of imported and exported goods with the aim of annulling and simplifying unnecessary procedures carry out risk assessment, change from prior inspection to post inspection; develop a mechanism for cooperating and certifying quality and inspection of goods transported between Vietnam and countries that enter into commercial agreements with Vietnam.
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Other ministries
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Every year
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9.
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Review and finish formulation of policies and regulations on transit and transshipment of foreign goods through Vietnam in a convenient and clear manner in conformity with international agreements to which Vietnam is a signatory for the purpose of taking advantages of economic geographic locations in provision of logistics services.
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Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Transport
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2021
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10.
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Apply information technology in control of customs clearance time. Publicly disclose information about time for receiving applications and conducting customs procedures of each relevant ministry according to the time provided on the national single-window system.
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Other ministries
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2021
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11.
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Reasonably arrange the working time in port authorities and customs authorities to assist enterprises in clearance and release of goods.
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Ministry of Transport
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2020
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12.
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Apply automation of procedures for customs supervision of goods imported and exported at all airway and waterway border checkpoints.
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Ministry of Transport
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2022
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13.
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Speed up the application of online payment on online public service systems. Wholly apply online payment in collection of costs for inspection of industry and trade, agriculture and healthcare.
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State Bank, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Health
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2020
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Ministry of Transport
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14.
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Promote PPP agreements on projects for development of logistics infrastructure, to be specific: court supports from international organizations and individuals business partners applying advanced technology in development of logistics infrastructure.
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Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning and Investment,
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Every year
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15.
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Attract investments in construction of large-scale aerial logistics centers, modern equipment to satisfy the demand for air transport of goods of domestic enterprises and act as a focal point for transshipment of foreign goods, especially electronic commercial goods.
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Ministry of Industry and Trade
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2025
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16.
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Launch projects for improvement and modernization of the North-South railway; reform and improve Hanoi – Hai Phong, Hanoi – Thai Nguyen, Hanoi – Lang Son, Hanoi – Ha Long railways in a synchronous manner; conduct a study on plans and route maps for building a railway connected to Lach Huyen international gateway port; call for investment in enhancement of capacity for storing, loading and discharging goods in focal railway stations for goods transport.
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Local authorities
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Every year
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17.
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Invest in expansion of Tan Son Nhat international airport, conduct a study on infrastructure construction and arrange traffic with the aim of reducing traffic congestions around the airport.
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Ho Chi Minh City
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2025
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18.
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Mobilize resources for investment, reform and improvement of traffic network infrastructure and upgrade Cai Mep – Thi Vai transshipment channel.
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Ba Ria – Vung Tau province
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2025
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19.
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Speed up the implementation of projects for investment in construction of Lach Huyen international gateway port (Hai Phong) and port clusters undergoing planning in local authorities.
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Hai Phong city
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2025
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20.
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Step by step make investment in inland waterway infrastructure towards complete settlement of blocked points on main transporting corridors; build inland ports with modern equipment, especially in Mekong Delta and Red River Delta.
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Local authorities
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2025
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21.
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Conduct a study on how to develop a road system inconsistent with the planning and scale of development of systems of sea ports, inland ports, airports and railway stations.
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Local authorities
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2025
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22.
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Issue documents on guidelines for the Law on Road Traffic No.23/2008/QH12 in order to determine responsibilities of providers of goods transport by automobiles as requested in Clause 3 Article 73 of this Law.
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Ministry of Justice
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2020
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23.
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Establish and finish a legal frame for operations of transportation trading floors and modes for application of technology in logistics activities, renovate management methods to facilitate these new modes.
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Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Science and Technology
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2020
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24.
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Carry out review and inspection of BOT projects to ensure the rate of BOT charge is not too high and not place a cost burden on enterprise when using BOT infrastructure.
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Local authorities
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2021
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25.
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Work with foreign shipping agents to ensure charges for port services are logically imposed.
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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2021
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26.
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Use electronic Delivery Orders and e-delivery notes in operations of all ports, airports and logistics centers.
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Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Logistics Associations
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2022
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27.
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Collect road costs through online payment systems and bank transfer.
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State Bank
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2021
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Ministry of Science and Technology
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Update and monitor technological and creative indexes in order to improve the quality of logistics services, orient and encourage enterprises to pay attention to renovation and enhancement of technological and creative capacity, apply new technology for the purpose of adapting to the global value chain based-production.
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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29.
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Provide assistance in study on, development and application of new and advanced technology in logistics activities to stay ahead of the curve in the international logistics market (such as blockchain, automated guided vehicles, delivery-transport vehicles suitable for urban traffic, etc.) towards development of smart and environmentally-friendly logistics.
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Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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30.
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Establish and finish a system of national standards and national technical regulations on origin tracing and applied guiding documents; set up and apply a consistent origin tracing system throughout the country.
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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31.
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Foster technology application to guarantee the capacity for origin tracing and goods monitoring during service provision.
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Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Trade
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Every year
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32.
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Give assistance in startups of logistics service providers and enterprises studying and developing technology applied in logistics activities.
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Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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Ministry of Planning and Investment
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33.
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Review and propose annulment and simplification of irrational investment and business conditions.
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Other ministries
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Every year
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34.
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Give assistance to enterprises in opening their representative offices in foreign countries and making offshore investment for expanding their logistics service provision
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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Every year
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Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Labors, War Invalids and Social Affairs
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35.
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Carry out review of the code of logistics subject in order to properly reflect the nature of logistics services and enable training institutions to open and classify training courses in logistics.
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2020
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36.
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Promote alliance training programs; recognize credits and training for issuance of international certificates of logistics.
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Every year
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37.
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Diversify modes of logistics training such as e-learning, in-school learning in connection with filed study and on-the-job training.
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Every year
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38.
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Provide assistance in investment in material facilities for logistics training (rooms for imitation of logistics activities, centers for application of information technology in handling and coordinating logistics activities, etc.).
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Every year
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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
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39.
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Carry out planning schemes and establish systems of warehouses, depots and logistics centers serving agriculture industry in the areas of large-scale production of agricultural products and connect these areas to logistics centers, sea ports and airports.
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Ministry of Industry and Trade
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Every year
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Ministry of Information and Communications
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40.
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Provide assistance in and promote dissemination of laws in order to raise the awareness and knowledge of postal service providers of logistics, e-commerce and application of technology in postal services with the aim of enhancing the capacity and meeting the delivery demand, especially for e-commercial goods.
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Ministry of Industry and Trade
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Every year
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
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41.
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Study and propose policies on land and investment procedures for speeding up implementation of logistics infrastructure projects.
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Ministry of Planning and Investment
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Every year
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Ministry of Home Affairs
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42.
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Promote administrative reform; raise the heads' responsibility, tighten up administrative discipline and rules; establish and develop qualified enterprises’ assistants; terminate corruption and sectional interests which result in payment of unofficial costs by enterprises. Take a firm line on dismissal of officials who ask for payment of unofficial costs by enterprises.
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Other Ministries and local government authorities
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Every year
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Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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43.
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Add the logistics matter to annual investigation of Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI); make a consolidated report on shortcomings and questions of logistics law sent to state management agencies by enterprises.
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Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Industry and Trade
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2020
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Vietnam Logistics Associations
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44.
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Set up a set of index of regional logistics competitiveness.
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Ministry of Planning and Investment
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2020
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45.
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Make forecasts about demands for training and support and priority policies on development of qualified human resources for logistics industry.
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Ministry of Education and Training
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2021
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46.
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Host logistics events and exhibitions in Vietnam, firstly is FIATA congress. Provide assistance to and enable enterprises to participate in domestic and foreign logistics events and exhibitions.
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Ministry of Industry and Trade
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2022
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Local government authorities
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47.
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Conduct plausible planning on places of truck and container gathering, warehouses and depots, including those of postal enterprises.
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Ministry of Transport
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2022
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48.
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Consider conversing medium and small-scale industrial parks and clusters in urban areas or agricultural land to infrastructure facilities serving logistics activities suitably for characteristics and circumstances of local authorities.
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
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Every year
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49.
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Control, review and reduce charges and fees for infrastructure use which produces an effect on domestic transport and delivery of goods and import and export provide by most of enterprises.
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Ministry of Finance
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Every year
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