Chair of the workshop.
Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation Nguyen Truc Son, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Nguyen Thi Mai Ry, representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee, provincial departments, branches, People's Committees of districts and cities, commercial bank branches in the province, companies, enterprises, medical examination and treatment facilities, schools in Ben Tre City and business households on the "Cashless Street" attended.
In the past, the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee have issued many programs, plans and projects to implement e-commerce. At the same time, this is identified as one of the key and important tasks along with the tasks and solutions for socio -economic development. The results of e-commerce in the area by May 2023, some targets have been achieved and exceeded the planned targets set for 2025, specifically: e-commerce in the area increased by 68% in quantity and 25% in value compared to the same period in 2022 (plan 20 - 25% / year). In particular, transactions via the internet channel increased by 128% in quantity and 26% in value (plan 35-40% / year); Mobile transactions increased by 91% in quantity and 44% in value (growth plans are 50-80%/year and 80-100%/year respectively).
100% of publiceducational and medical facilities in the city accept non-cash payment of tuition and hospital fees, make public the unit's accounts and have specific instructions on payment via accounts, install POS machines, QR Code payment codes, software on mobile phones, etc. (plan 90 - 100% for educational facilities and 60% for medical facilities). 80.8% of pensioners, one-time social insurance beneficiaries, and unemployment benefits are paid via ATM (plan 60%). The total amount of electronic tax payments in 2022 accounts for 98%...
Delegates attending the workshop.
Recently, the banking industry has implemented a policy of exempting and reducing payment service fees to promptly support people and businesses, reducing difficulties caused by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic such as: Reducing 50% of interbank electronic payment system fees, 70 - 100% of electronic switching and clearing fees, exempting and reducing payment service fees, and public services.
However, the implementation of the e-commerce policy in the area still faces some difficulties and challenges. Currently, the proportion of people aged 15 and over with a bank account is about 62% (the target set for the end of 2025 is 80%). Due to the difference in income and education levels. In particular, the habit of using cash of a part of the population is still popular and not easy to change in a short time.
At the workshop, delegates shared and discussed the advantages and difficulties of relevant departments, branches and units in implementing e-commerce. Thereby, they proposed specific and effective initiatives and solutions to continue implementing e-commerce in the area to achieve better results.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation Nguyen Truc Son spoke at the workshop.
Speaking at the workshop, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation Nguyen Truc Son said: In the past time, the State Bank of Vietnam Provincial Branch has directed, managed, and coordinated the implementation of e-commerce to achieve remarkable results. It is necessary to continue to raise the existing indicators higher. Continue to raise people's awareness; demonstrate the fast, quick, and safe efficiency when using e-commerce services. Suppliers must be trustworthy; develop tools, equip technology, and approach people reliably.
The State Bank of Vietnam Provincial Branch continues to perform well its role as state manager of commercial banks in the province; manage the monetary sector. Implement consensus from top to bottom, vertical and horizontal. Speak and act specifically. Strengthen inspection and supervision towards efficiency. Support e-commerce activities to spread more widely and widely. Pay more attention to consumers; encourage consumers to use e-commerce services to ensure safety. Technology units pay attention to improving service quality, providing easy-to-use, safe, and smooth payment applications for consumers.
Provincial departments, branches and sectors are interested in promoting and responding to e-commerce. Relevant sectors are interested in supporting people when they encounter difficulties in operations related to e-commerce. Officials, civil servants and public employees are pioneers in responding to e-commerce through paying electricity and water bills, paying hospital fees and tuition fees for their children. The entire political system is involved in promoting, encouraging and responding to the digital transformation policy, gradually shifting to e-commerce...
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