Support of Government, Efforts of Businesses Needed to Push Back Difficulties

4:51:27 PM | 7/30/2013

With the active support of the provincial government of Vinh Long, the local business community has spared no effort to develop production and business effectively and contribute significantly to the province’s economic, cultural and social development as well as national security and defence. Vietnam Business Forum Magazine excerpted opinions of some business representatives in the province. Duc Binh reports.
Mr Huynh Thanh Hung, Director of Hong Hai Dang Plastic Production & Trading Co., Ltd
We specialise in producing plastic packaging products with a modern machinery system and experienced workers. Currently, Hong Hai Dang is a reliable supplier of plastic bottles and plastic jars for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and veterinary medicines, fish-feeding trays and Pet bottles for many companies in the country. Placing prestige, quality and efficiency atop, Hong Hai Dang not only brings high-quality products for customers but also ensures punctual delivery.
 
Hong Hai Dang received the province’s partial financial support for ISO and GMP-WHO management system construction. We are currently repairing workshops and investing in more modern machinery to achieve GMP certification. Hence, we indeed need medium and long-term loans. We hope that the Vinh Long Provincial People’s Committee and banks facilitate us to borrow medium and long-term loans at soft interest rates for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).
 
Mr Ho Van Vang, Director of Nam Vang Production & Trading Co., Ltd
Nam Vang Production & Trading Co., Ltd manufactures bricks and tiles; manufactures and trades ceramics; builds industrial, civil and traffic works; cultures aquatic species; trades foods; manufactures animal, fowl and fish feeds, and others. Products quality is always a top priority of Nam Vang. We constantly improve product quality in all production processes, from the stages of printing, kiln importing and exporting to finishing and packaging, to create uniformity of products. With its meticulousness and dedication in every product, Nam Vang has strongly affirmed its brand name, product quality and prestige on the market.
 
Made-in-Vinh Long ceramics have been exported to many countries and territories in the world like the EU, the US, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan. Ceramics have become a strength of the province. Vinh Long is famous for its Vinh Long terracotta ceramic. But now, Vinh Long ceramics are losing its competitiveness and position in the market due to many factors, including backward manufacturing technologies. Hence, I hope that the State and the Vinh Long provincial government will provide more active support and facilitation for local ceramic businesses to borrow money to renovate technologies to reduce material costs and labour costs and improve product quality and competitive edge on the market.
 
Mr Dinh Van Vu, Deputy Director of Cuu Long Fertiliser Factory
With the close and thorough guidance and administration of the Southern Fertiliser Corporation and the enthusiastic support of Vinh Long province, Cuu Long Fertiliser Plant has promoted its advantages and addressed limitations to boost up development and contribute to the cause of agricultural development.
 
In any circumstances, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People’s Committee and other provincial departments, particularly the Department of Industry and Trade, always thoroughly and closely support and facilitate the Cuu Long Fertiliser Factory to overcome difficulties and stabilise development. With the support of the provincial government, the plant applied advanced NPK fertiliser production technologies in 2009 to improve the quality of products which are being sold in the Central Highlands and exported to many markets. In addition, the Department of Industry and Trade always makes timely interventions with Vinh Long Power Company to give power priority for the plant, thus quality and delivery are guaranteed. Whenever it has industrial promotion, personnel training and trade promotion programmes, the department always gives priority to the plant.
 
Needless to say, apart from the effort of its entire staff, the current development of Cuu Long Fertiliser Factory is importantly contributed by the support of the provincial government, particularly the Department of Industry and Trade, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. We are certain that where there are the support of authorities and the effort of enterprises, all difficulties will be pushed back.
 
Ms Pham Thi Ngoc Trinh, Director of Mekong Travel Company
In recent years, the number of visitor arrivals to Vinh Long has been growing fast. However, the quality of boating service, tours and other travel products fail to satisfy visitors. Mekong Travel, set up in 2003, targets to promote local strengths and address existing weaknesses to boost up the efficiency of Vinh Long province’s tourism industry.
 
Currently, apart from a wide range of tourism products and professional service, Mekong Travel proud to have a confident, sensitive and passionate management board; professional, brisk, sharp-witted, dynamic, and enthusiastic tour operators; and hardworking and devoted tour guides.
 
Aside from prestige for leading service and product quality, Mekong Travel brand also embraces customer satisfaction. This is a mental victory that all members of Mekong Travel are always proud to receive. We will continue to develop eco-tourism with Vinh Long to tap local potential and pluses, highlighted by cultural identities, spectacular landscapes, and strange water world and garden experiences.
 
Mr Nguyen Van Thanh, Director of Phuoc Thanh Production - Trading Co., Ltd No. 4
Phuoc Thanh No.4 used to be a tiny business with outdated machinery, backward technology and small domestic market. With our enormous endeavours for branding development, we boldly applied advanced technologies and modernised machinery to raise product quality to attract more customers. Its many rice varieties like Ngoc Nu, Jasmin, Thom Lai, Tai Nguyen and Thai Thom have been distributed to supermarkets and agents. Its products are trusted by consumers.
 
On its quickening development path, Phuoc Thanh No.4 has actively invested to upgrade its machinery and technologies to raise product quality and look for new markets. All rice production and processes are closely monitored for premium quality. Particularly, Phuoc Thanh No.4 invested to install advanced rice separators to improve the quality of rice for export.