President lauds entrepreneurs’ efforts to move forward
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with over 40 representatives of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs’ Association (VYEA) in Ho Chi Minh City on October 12, offering congratulations on the Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13).
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with representatives of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs’ Association in HCM City on October 12. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc met with over 40 representatives of the Vietnam YoungEntrepreneurs’ Association (VYEA) in Ho Chi Minh City on October 12, offeringcongratulations on the Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13).
Established 26 years ago, theVYEA currently gathers more than 10,000 members nationwide.
VYEA Chairman Dang Hong Anhsaid facing the COVID-19 pandemic, businesspeople have always joined hands withthe Party, State, and people to overcome difficulties.
They hope that the Party andState will continue issuing mechanisms, policies and support packages forbusinesses to overcome this trying time, he added.
Expressing his sympathy forbusinesses and entrepreneurs on their losses in the pandemic, President Phucapplauded their efforts to address difficulties, sustain production, retainemployees, and contribute to social security in response to the Party andState’s appeal.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the meeting in HCM City on October 12. (Photo: VNA)
He asked young entrepreneursto uphold patriotism and national pride, noting that they should bring intoplay solidarity to maintain mutual support while strengthening their will andmettle to succeed in every circumstance and compete with their peers around theworld.
As creativity is the strengthof the youth, challenges should be viewed as the catalyst for creativity andentrepreneurship so as to develop businesses and the country. Youngentrepreneurs need to have trust in their career, the people’s fortune, and thecountry’s future, and they should be confident and patient in their actions,according to the State leader.
The President said he willjoin other Party and State leaders in working to tackle hindrances facingbusinesses to help them address difficulties and grow more strongly./.
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with representatives of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs’ Association in HCM City on October 12. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the meeting in HCM City on October 12. (Photo: VNA) 
