Ha Noi recognizes outstanding enterprises in 2024
VGP - The Thang Long Entrepreneur Gala 2024 honored 109 enterprises for their significant contributions to Ha Noi's socio-economic development, pivotal role in driving the city's economy and excelling in various sectors at home and abroad.
Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee at the ceremony
It also highlighted the emergence of a new generation of young and innovative entrepreneurs who are pioneering creative business models and embracing digital transformation and green economy initiatives.
Speaking at the event, Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee, praised the contributions of the business community and called for joint efforts to address the city's challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution and flooding.
He highlighted Ha Noi's determination to support the business community, which has achieved significant results in all areas despite a challenging year of unprecedented difficulties.
"Ha Noi's business community has served as a driving force for economic growth and contributed to the policy-making process for socio-economic development and global integration," Quyen said.
He highlighted the role of businesses in the city's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth of around 19.6 percent year-on-year and its contribution of 24.6 percent to the total national budget revenue. The capital's economic size is estimated at US$58 billion.
The official encouraged businesses to innovate in emerging areas such as AI, clean energy, and biotechnology, align with global standards, and integrate deeply into global supply chains.
Quyen also underscored positive results in urban management and development, steady improvements in the infrastructure system, progress in culture and education, and maintaining national defense and political security.
"Ha Noi has achieved encouraging results in administrative reform, further reducing the cost and processing time of formalities and ensuring greater convenience for businesses and people. This is reflected in the fact that 100 percent of enterprises apply for business licenses online, 100 percent of goods are cleared through customs online, 98.4 percent of enterprises file taxes online, and 99.6 percent pay taxes online," the official said.
Quyen added that Ha Noi is committed to supporting the business community in its development, improving the business environment, and removing legal bottlenecks that could hinder production/business activities.
During the ceremony, 109 outstanding entrepreneurs and companies received awards from the national and local governments for their remarkable achievements.
As a demonstration of social responsibility, Ha Noi's business community actively supports social welfare programs. The ceremony raised over VND1.3 billion (US$51 million) to support war veterans and disadvantaged families in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Viet Nam People's Army./.
