Removing bottlenecks, strengthening connectivity for FDI enterprises

Some difficulties

The Department of Finance has recently conducted a survey on recommendations, difficulties, and investment connectivity needs of FDI enterprises outside industrial parks and economic zones in the city.

Survey results show that 72 enterprises responded, with most reporting difficulties related to regulations and legal documents; some obstacles were associated with the city’s administrative procedure settlement information system, fire prevention and fighting, etc.

Specifically, many FDI enterprises require support with procedures for foreign workers, labor recruitment, and information and connection to access policies on taxation and investment incentives, as well as needs for linking with service providers, experts, or agencies providing guidance on compliance with standards.

The FDI enterprises proposed that the city continue simplifying the interface and operations of the administrative procedure settlement information system and add functions for automatic dossier tracking via email, SMS, and Zalo.

In terms of policy, the FDI enterprises expressed their expectation that the State maintain and expand incentives related to taxes and land rental fees, provide interest rate support, encourage technological innovation and digital transformation, and simplify procedures to access support packages so that small- and medium-sized enterprises can benefit more easily.

In addition, it is necessary to shorten the time required for design appraisal and licensing of construction and fire prevention and fighting; improve the online system for project extension; and organize more supply–demand connection activities, trade forums, sector-based seminars, etc.

Accompanying enterprises for sustainable development

Director of the Department of Finance Nguyen Ngoc Tu said that the above difficulties and bottlenecks had been compiled and sent to relevant departments and agencies, receiving active coordination from their leaders.

Recently, the Department of Finance has organized a conference to address difficulties and support FDI enterprises in production and business and investment connectivity in 2025. Through the conference, many of the issues raised by enterprises were answered by representatives of concerned departments and agencies.

Regarding labor recruitment, Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs Bui Quoc Trinh said the city had 54 enterprises providing employment services licensed by the Department of Home Affairs in accordance with regulations; 56 labor leasing enterprises licensed by the city People’s Committee; and two public service units, namely the Hai Phong Employment Service Center under the Department of Home Affairs and the Employment Service, Training and Investment Promotion Center under the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority. In addition, vocational schools and training institutions also provide career counseling and job introduction services for students.

Along with removing bottlenecks, the Department of Finance organized a direct connection session between FDI enterprises and domestic ones at the conference to find more suppliers in production and business activities, thereby reducing costs, increasing added value, and raising the localization rate of products.

These activities were well received and highly appreciated by enterprises. Wang Can Huai, Deputy General Director of Jun Feng Industrial Co., Ltd. in Hoang Tan industrial cluster, Tran Nhan Tong ward, said that his enterprise had received much support from the city departments and agencies during investment, production and business.

Support was provided in a timely manner through various channels, both directly and via Zalo, Facebook, etc. As a result, difficulties and obstacles arising during the enterprise’s operations were promptly resolved.

Director of the city Department of Finance Nguyen Ngoc Tu said that after the merger with Hai Duong province, the new Hai Phong city has a larger area and a bigger population scale, creating more favorable conditions for enterprises to efficiently use labor, land, and infrastructure resources. This helps enterprises access a broader market, better exploit existing infrastructure conditions, and expand their production and business operations.

At the same time, the legal framework has seen significant progress. Resolution No. 226/2025/QH15 on piloting a number of special mechanisms and policies for Hai Phong development allows the city to pilot mechanisms that go beyond general laws, granting Hai Phong greater autonomy and breakthroughs, focusing on special mechanisms related to investment, finance and budget, planning and urban development, and the establishment of a free trade zone.

The Government has also issued several new legal documents related to FDI and public–private partnership investment. The 2025 Investment Law has recently been passed by the National Assembly, introducing breakthrough amendments.

Therefore, enterprises across the city need timely support and guidance in the investment and business process to enable them to grow strongly while complying with legal regulations.

In the coming period, the Department of Finance will continue taking measures to enhance management and support for enterprises, upholding the principle that “the success of enterprises is the success of the city.” The department commits to continuously striving to create a favorable and equitable business and investment environment for foreign investors in the city.

HA MINH