Measures to boost exports revenue to 19,2 billion USD
Ha Noi, Feb. 9 (VNA) -- Trade Minister Vu Khoan announced measures to boost export turnover to USD 19.2 billion this year at a meeting with the representatives of 29 northern-provinces import-export enterprises today, Feb. 9.
He said his ministry had prepared to draft plan to stabilise import-exports for 2001-2005 that would open a legal corridor for import-exports, shorten the list of prohibited commodities, lessen sectorial management and gradually remove domestic protection.
Mr. Khoan said the Government had also issued a decision about investment support, export credits and an insurance fund for trade associations.
The northern participants expressed their opinions about the simplification of import-export procedures, market expansion and help with trade promotion and market information as did representatives of import-export enterprises from central and southern provinces at meetings with Trade Ministry officials on Feb. 5 and 7.--VNA
