Decision No. 950/QD-TTg promulgating the action programme for implementation of the goods import and export strategy for 2011-2020 (toward 2030)

28 Part II. OTHER DOCUMENTS THE PRIME MINISTER Decision No. 950/QD-TTg of July 25, 2012, promulgating the action program for implementation of the goods import and export strategy for the 2011-2020 period, with orientations toward 2030 THE PRIME MINISTER Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization o{the Government: Pursuant to the goods import and nport strategy for the 2011-2020 period, with orientations lmvard 2030; At the proposal of the Minister of'lnclustrv and Trade, DECIDES: Article 1. To promulgate together with this Decision the action program for implementation of the goods import and export strategy for the 2011-2020 period, with orientations toward 2030, which was approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 2471/QD-TTg of December 28, 2011. Issue nos 01-03/September 2012 (Cong Bao 110.1 481-482!:\ugusr <1. 2012) Article 3. Ministers, heads of ministerial­ level agencies, heads of government-attached agenci,:s, chairpersons of provincial-level Peoples Committees and related units and persom shall implement this Decision. For !he Prime Minis/er Deputy Prime Minister HOANCi TR UNG HAI Action program for implementation of the goods import and export strategy for the 2011-2020 period, with orientations toward 2030 ( Promulgated together wilh !he Prime Minister , Decision No. 950/Qn-n;r; of ./11/r 25, 2012 ! I. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES The action program for implementation of the good~ import and export strategy for thL' 2011-202!) period, with orientations toward 2030 (below refen-ed to as the action program) aims to co11crctize the major tasks and solutions identified in the Prime Minister's Decision No. 2471/QDTTg of December 28. 2011, approving the goods import and export strategy for the 20 l 1-2020 period. with orientations toward 2031), targeting the following objectives: Article 2. This Decision takes effect on the - The annual average goods export growth date of its signing. rate will be 11 %-12% during 20 l l-2020. Issue nos 01-03/September 2012 (Cong Bao IIOS 48/ 482/August6, 2012) The annual average goods import growth rate will be 10%-11% during 2011-2020. To gradually reduce trade deficit and keep it at approximately I 0% of the export turnover by 2015 and achieve trade balance by 2020. To strive to earn trade surplus during 2021-2030. II. MAJOR TASKS I. Production development and economic restructuring a/ Industrial production To review, supplement and finalize strategies and master plans of various industrial sectors and products in conformity with the 2011-2012 socio-economic development strategy and the goods import and export strategy for the 20 I 1-2020 period, with orientations toward 2030. To implement the national program on raising productivity and quality of products and goods of Vietnamese businesses through 2020, which was approved in the Prime Minister's Decision No. 712/QD-TTg of May 21, 2010, and approved projects under such program. To implement the national technological renewal program through 2020, which was approved in the Prime Minister's Decision No. 677/QD-TTg of May JO, 2011, focusing on key products, major products and national products; to research into, master and apply advanced technologies; to formulate policies to support businesses in technological renewal to improve the quality, scientific and technological contents, added value and localization value of 29 their e.\ported products. To identify specific potential export items. To formulate and promulgate mechanisms and policie., to develop the production of potential export items belonging to the commodity groups of comtruction materials. petrochemical products. rubber products. plastic products, electronics and eel I phones.which have national competitive advantage, high growth rate and high added value. To proactively implement the Prime Minister's Decision No. 12/2011/QD-TTg of Februarv 24, 20 I L on policies to develop a number ,Jf supporting industries: to review and supplement incentive policies to promote and attract investment in the manufacture of prioriti,ed supporting industry products belonging to the sectors of mechanical engineering. electronics and information technol<)gy. automobile manufacture and assembly, textile and garment. leather and footwear. and high technologies. To propose new supporting industry products to be prioritized for development in the coming time to suit the domestic and international economic situation and export development targets. To specifically assess the building of raw and auxiliary material supply centers for the textile and garment and leather-footwear industries in the past time and. on that basis. propose the promulgation of mechanisms and policies to remove difficulties and develop raw and auxiliary material supply centers for such industries as textile and garment. leather­ footweaL woodwork, electronics and 30 mechanics. To study policies on sustainable industrial devdopment so a~ to associate economic growth with natural resource conservation and environmental protection; to strictly comply with international environmental commitments in environmental agreements already concluded; to build a legal system for dealing with environmental issues in the integration process; and to adopt appropriate policies to support smal I- and medium-sized enterprises in environmental management and investment in environment friL·ndly products. b/ AgricultuL1l production To review, supplement and finalize strategies and maskr plans on agricultural sub­ sectors and products (rice. co ffec. tea. pepper, cashew nut, rubber and aquatic products) in conformity with the socio-economic development strategy through 2020 and the master plan ,in agricultural production development during 2011-2020. with a 2030 vision, which was approved in the Prime Minister's Decision No. 124/QD-TTg of February 2, 2012. To continue to formulate. amend and supplement incentive mechanisms and policies aiming to attract businesses to invest in the agricultural sector; to adopt appropriate policies in order to assure stable and sustainable markets for agricultural products, especially products of large concentrated production areas and key agricultural products. To formulate mechanisms and policies aiming to set orientations for, support and Issue nos 01-03/Septemher 2012 I Cong Bao//(/.\ -181-.J82/i\ugusl 6. :}() I 2) encourage bu:,incsses to raise the producti,it) and quality o' their key agricultural prmlucts on the basis l>f applying solutions suitable \() their sectors and businesses; to i111ple111c11t solutions to sr.pport the application and transkr of scientific and technulogical ad\ ance." in productiun a1 d farming techniquL'S and thc· u:,,• of new plant, arieties and ani111al breeds nl hic>il yield and hi~h quality: tu rcnc\\ exploitati,rn. prelimin,H) processin c'. prc\en at ion and intensive pr .icessing technulogics su as, !() increase the, alue of key exportedagricultur;tl. fishery and I ircstry goods and prnducts. To bocst the piloting of agricultural. forestry and fishery prnductmn nmdels aiming to build corcentrated Clllll!ll()dity prndu,:ti(lll areas in (. i111bination with prncc:,sin c'. consumptio11 and expurt ol gouds and. ~it th,· same time. ,Teate a linkage in terms ol force~ and means ,if production tu create condition~ for the appl cation of new -,cientific, tccl1111c;tl and techno ogical advances as well as llC\\ varieties anJ breeds to production. Lucalitics shall constantly monitor and revie\\ guml models !or dissemination ami expansion: :tml send report.; and proposals to the Ministry ul Agricu\tu e and Rural Develupment lur finalization and supplementation of criteria ami solutions S() as to boost the application of these models nat onwide. To formulate and promulgate mechanisms to encou1 age the combination between development of raw material zones with productic1 n, processing and export uf agricultural, forestry and fishery products in the Issue nos 01-03/September 2012 (Cong Bao IIOS 48/-482/August 6, 2012) forms of joint venture, association, long-term contract, supply of input raw materials combined with product consumption. Localities shall, on the basis of reviewing their master plans on raw material zones, accelerate investment in raw material zone development combined with production and on-spot processing for export. To review, supplement and finalize standards and technical regulations applicable to agricultural, forestry and fishery commodities, especially key agricultural commodities for export such as rice, coffee and rubber, and aquatic products. On that basis, to work out a roadmap for compulsory application of standards and technical regulations to agricultural, forestry and fishery commodities for export and increase inspection and control so as to improve quality and efficiency and protect the prestige and brand names of Vietnamese goods. To regularly grasp the situation of application by importing countries of protectionist measures and technical baJTiers to Vietnamese exports, especially agricultural, forestry and fishery commodities; to enhance public information so as to improve exporters' awareness about this work, and ensure proactive coordination among related agencies, localities, associations and businesses so as to work out timely and effective response measures. 2. Market development and trade promotion To urgently elaborate and submit to competent authorities for approval a strategy on free trade agreement (FTA) negotiation through 31 2020, L oncentrating resources for negotiating FTAs \\ith key and potential markets anu areas. T< elaborate export development and accelcr:1tion schemes for each area anu market so as to diversify import and export cumnmuities and markets and properly tap the potential and specific advantages of each area anu market. To accelerate bilateral and multilateral negoti:,tions: to review agreements and international commitments already signed with other C('Untries or regions so as to work out measures to accelerate export into these markets and, at the same time, assure coordinated implementation of these commitments. To step by step Jevelop and perfect professi< •nal information service providers in order to collect, analyze and forecast ahnut domestic and global market .situations as well as laws, rolicies and trade practices in different markets so as to he! p businesses acquire accurate ,tnd timely specialized information in order to improve their competitiveness and effectively penetrate into markets. To r~new the operation model of tradL' representation offices along the line of promotin.L'. their autonomy and assuring their operation:d effectiveness. To elaborate and submit to competent authorities for promulgation a scheme on consolidation and expansion of the system of overseas Vietnamese trade promotion representation offices so as to meet requirements in the new situation. To boust export promotion activities under 32 the national trade promotion program according to the Prime Minister's Decision No.72/2010/ QD-TTg of November 15, 2010, promulgating the Regulation on elaboration, management and implementation of national trade promotion programs, focusing on development of new products which have competitive edge and face no market restrictions for export into potential markets. To effectively implement the national branding program; to encourage the organization of events to introduce and advertize businesses' brand names and national products; to guide and support enterprises in proactively protecting their brand names and trademarks of exported goods in the world market. To create conditions for the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese to promote the role and capacity of overseas Vietnamese communities in expanding export markets, renovating and improving the quality and competitiveness of Vietnamese goods in the international market and establishing and expanding the overseas distribution systems of Vietnamese goods. To review and evaluate trade infrastructure 111 border areas, especial I y areas with large quantities of imported and exported goods and, on that basis, propose mechanisms and policies to perfect and develop trade infrastructure in these areas; to enhance cooperation and information exchange with bordering countries so as to assure stable export and forecast and proactively prevent any possible unfavorable Issue nos 01-0J/Septcmbcr 2012 (Cong Baonos48!-482/A11g11.11(). 21!!2) practices; to amend and supplement border traoe mechanisms and policies to he tlexibk. offering maximum incl:ntives for export while assuring the import of ,:ssential goods items. To accekrate the negotiation, conclusion and implementation of agreements on mutual recognition of standards. product quality ano preshipment inspection in order to enhance trade facilitation efforts between Vietnam ano other countril·s. To work out specific solutions to increase and improve the effectiveness of foreign affairs activities for ,·conomic purposes so as to expand export markets for Vietnamese goods. 3. Finaliz 1tion of trade. finance. credit ano investment policies for export producti()n development To review and finalize the systt:rn of laws. mechanisms and policies related to the state managemen: in the field of import ano export. To ass,:ss the pilot irnplemt:ntation of export cre<lit insurance unoer the Prime Minister's Decision No. 20 l l/QD-TTg of November:'-, 2010, and on that basis. proposL· to competent authorities mechanisms and policies to hoost the provision of export creoit insurance f<•r businesses. To increase the role of the Vietnam Development Bank in granting credit and export and investment credit guarantet: to small- and medium-si,ed enterprises. To rev,ew and set import and export duty rates in line with the international and regional Issue nos 01-03/September 2012 (Cong Bao I/OS 481-482/August 6, 2012) integration roadmaps so as to create conditions to boost export and develop domestic production. To conduct a comprehensive evaluation of foreign investment in Vietnam in the past time and set policy orientations through 2020. To propose solutions to attract foreign direct investment of high quality. To adopt policies to encourage transnational groups and big businesses in the world to invest in industries and supporting industries, ensuring increased investment quality and effectiveness, environmental protection and commitments on technology transfer and development of highly skilled human resources. To timely allocate and reserve funds for provision of loans with reasonable interest rates for industrial and agricultural production. export production and supporting industries; to flexibly administer the monetary. exchange rate and foreign exchange management policies so as to promote export. To review, negotiate and conclude new agreements and supplement existing agreements on banking cooperation, especially with African countries, in order to assure convenience and 33 large \eaports and import-export customs clearance places to meet the demand for goods import and export through 2020. with oriental ions toward 2030. Tc, formulate and finalize the lqial framew,Jrk and policies to develop logistics service~ and, al the same time. standardize the service process. upgrade infrastructure and raise human resource quality. To iormulate mechanisms and policies to improve the capacity and effectiveness of export-supporting services in Vietnam. 5. Human resource training and development To ,)rganize the implementation of the master pLm on development of human resources of the industry and trade sector during 2011 2020 to meet the development requirements and objective~ of each sub-sector as textile-garment. leather and footwear, woodwork. plastics, electronics and mechanics. To formulate mechanisms and policies to encouragL· and support husincsses and trade associations to invest and participate in training human re~,rnrces for export production. To diversify and expand forms of cooperation in human resource training along safety and restrict payment risks. the line ot linking training institutions with 4. Investment In development of businesses and step by step providing training infrastructure and services to serve goods import and export and accelerate socialization of logistic services To invest 111 and upgrade transport infrastructure, warehouses and storing yards in at the requl'st of the husincss community. To increase the training and dissemination of trade knowledge, policies and laws of other countries f(>r localities and businesses to take advantage ,Jf incentives under international 34 commitments and take measures to proactively prevent and avoid trade baITiers to develop the export of key and new commodity items. 6. Import control To plan the production of essential raw materials. fuels and supplies which currently have been imported for export production or processing. focusing on those which cannot be produced at home or which can be produced at home but domestic supply cannot meet demand. To review investment structure and study policies tn encourage investment in the production of guods with competitive edge to meet domestic demand: to urge and accelerate the construction or implementation offaeilities or projects to produce goods for the domestic markets so as to early put them into operation. To develop a roadmap for negotiation and agreement on governmental-level trade exchange aiming to improve trade balance with trade partni:rs in a reasonable manner in conformity with domestic demands. production capacity and international commitments. especially countries with which Vietnam records a high trade deficit. To increase the use of home-made goods so as to contribute to curbing trade deficit; to boost domestic trade promotion to create linkages between machinery. equipment, supplies, raw materials and auxiliary material producers and users: to devise mechanisms to encourage the use of home-made supplies and goods in bids for state budget-funded projects. To further apply import management Issue nos 01-03/Scptrmher 2012 ((;ong Bao 1w.1 .J8! -.J8~!.\11g11.11 6. ~()I~) measures in , onformity ,vith internatiunal commitments tnd inspect the quality. hygiene and safety of imported guods: tn n.:viC\\ and promulgate st~ ndards and technical rcgulation,­ on food qua.ity. hygiene and sakt) ;ind environmental protection applicahle to irnpurtcd goods in conformity with domestic regulation" and internatic 1nal commitments. 7. Raising '.he competitiveness of husinessl's and the role c,f trade associations Trade as ;ociations shall boost market and price trend evaluation and forecast and periodically prnvide information relating tu foreign mar~cts and policies to their members for the latte· to more acti,cly prevent rish caused hy rnirket tluctuations. To inert ase the role and capacity of tradL' association: in organi1.ing trade pronrntit1n programs t 1 hclp husinesscs dC\clnp their markets. To pro·note the role of trc1de associations in crcating i linkage hetween their members. acting as a 1·eprescntative Ill protect the righh and legitin ate interests of their member:-- in internation.tl trade and properly play their rule as a bridge :)etween state management agencic:,, and busine ;ses. Toproictively seize opportunities. focusing on technt logical renewal and enhancing cooperatiorJ and association to improve product quality and competitiveness. To organize production and business models that attach importance to quality and Issue nos 01-03/September 2012 (Cong Bao,ws48l482/August6, 2012) assure food hygiene and safety and conformity with prescribed standards and technical regulations so as to ensure the prestige of exported products and exporters. To closely coordinate with state management agencies and promptly report arising difficulties and problems so as to work out active response measures to boost export increase export effectiveness and gradually reduce trade deficit. To take the initiative 111 seeking and developing new markets so as to diversify import and export markets and avoid dependence on a small group of traditional markets so as to minimize risks which might arise from changes in these markets. III. SCHEMES UNDER THE ACTION PROGRAM In addition to the aforesaid tasks and related tasks assigned in relevant resolutions. strategics and action programs of the Government. ministries and sectors shall take the main charge for elaboration and implementation of specific schemes and tasks as assigned to them in the Appendix to the action program (not translated herein). IV. FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTION PROGRAM l. Funds for the implementation of the action program come from the central budget. local budgets; international assistance capital; funds raised from social sources and communities and 3S other !awful sources. 2 . . nually. based on the objectives and conte11ts of the action program and specific schemes and tasks assigned to them in the Appendix. ministries. sectors and localities shall estim~ne funds for the impkrncntatinn of the action program for submission tn competent authorities for approval according to the state budget law. V. ORGANIZATION OF IMPLEMENTATION I. The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall: a/ Or,1:anize the implementation of lhe action program, administer operations of the action program and implement specific schemes and tasks as:signed to it. bl Guide ministries. sectors and provincial­ level Pec,ple's Committees in elaborating their action p,ans for the implementation of the strategy .iccording to their functions, powers and pract cal conditions. cl Urg,·, inspect and annually summarize and report the .mplementation to the Prime Minister; conduct ;Heliminary and final reviews tn evaluate ·he implementation of Lhc action program. 2. The .\1inistry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance shall balance and allocate funds for the implementation of the action program within annual budget estimates of central agencies and localitiL·s according to the, state buJge\ law. 36 3. Related ministries and sectors shall: a/ Elaborate and promulgate in the fourth quarter of 2012 their action plans for the strategy implementation to specify their tasks and schemes within the scope of their functions and tasks according to the guidance of the Ministry of Planning and Investment; annually, evaluate the results and effectiveness of implementation of their assigned tasks and schemes and send evaluation reports to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for summarization and reporting to the Prime Minister. bl Elaborate and implement specific schemes and tasks as assigned. Ministries and sectors assigned to take the main charge of schemes shall, based on the prescribed time limit and schedule for elaborating these schemes, take the initiative in registering these schemes into the work programs of the Government, the Prime Minister or their ministries or sectors for approval and timely implementation so as to assure effectiveness and meeting practical requirements. cl Integrate sectoral development projects, national target programs and other socio­ economic development programs with the schemes and tasks of the action program so as to assure effectiveness and avoid overlapping and waste. di Review, adjust and supplement their sectoral or product strategics and master plans Issue nos Ol-031September 2012 (Cong Bao 110S '181-482!t\11g11s/ 6, 2012) m conformil\· with the 2011-2020 socio­ economic development strategy and the goods import and export strategy for the 2011-202() period, with mientations toward 2030. 4. Provincial-level People's Committees shall: al On the basis of the guidance of thL' Ministry of I11dustry and Trade and based llll the practical local situation, promulgate their own action pL.rns and. at the same time, dirL'Ct related local ;1gencies and units in fonnulating and coordinating with ministries and central agencies in implementing their local mask'r plans, schemes and programs on production development and export acceleration on the basis of the tasks specified in the actiun program. bl Organi ~e the elaboration. approval and implementation of their assigned schemes aml tasks in a timely and effective manner. cl Organize and mobilize resources for. and integrate projects under national target programs and other soc10-econom 1c development programs in thl'.ir localities with. the tasks of the action program in order to L'.nsu1-c eff ective implementation and avoid overlapping and waste. For the Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister HOANG TRlJNG HAI