Hanoi: Drafting the Coordination Regulations between the Steering Committee 389 of provinces and cities

In order to strengthen the coordination relationship and improve the effectiveness of the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods among localities in the Northern region, the Steering Committee 389 of the provinces and cities including: Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Cao Bang, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Lao Cai, Lang Son, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh and Thai Nguyen (referred to as the Steering Committee 389 of the provinces and cities) agreed to develop and promulgate the Inter-provincial Coordination Regulations in the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods.

Specifically, the Hanoi City Steering Committee 389 recently held a conference to draft regulations on coordination between the Hanoi Steering Committee 389 and the Steering Committees 389 of provinces and cities in the northern region.

The conference was attended by: Mr. Vo Nguyen Phong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade; Ms. Nguyen Kieu Oanh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the 389 Steering Committee of Hanoi City; Mr. Trinh Quang Duc, Head of the Hanoi City Market Management Department; and representatives from the Departments of Industry and Trade and Market Management Departments of the following provinces and cities: Bac Ninh , Cao Bang, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Lao Cai, Lang Son, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, and Thai Nguyen.

Authorities have seized 6,855 kg of various types of fabric rolls, which are smuggled goods. Photo: Team 8

The conference was organized to concretize the directives of the Prime Minister in Directive No. 13/CT-TTg dated May 17, 2025 and Decision No. 19/2016/QD-TTg, aiming to form a unified, synchronized and effective coordination mechanism among the 389 Steering Committees in the Northern region.

At the conference, Deputy Head of the Hanoi Market Management Department, Duong Manh Hung, presented the draft Coordination Regulations, consisting of 3 chapters and 6 articles, clearly stipulating the principles, content, methods, and organization of coordination between localities.

Under the chairmanship of Ms. Nguyen Kieu Oanh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, representatives from the Steering Committee 389 of provinces and cities contributed many practical opinions, focusing on clarifying the mechanism for information sharing, the coordination process in handling complex cases, and proposing a model for regular coordination between localities. The delegates assessed that the draft regulations fully covered the key tasks, were highly feasible, and were consistent with current practical requirements.

In his concluding remarks at the conference, Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, Vo Nguyen Phong, highly appreciated the sense of responsibility and heartfelt contributions of the delegates; and requested the Hanoi Market Management Sub-Department to incorporate and finalize the draft for submission to the Steering Committee 389 of provinces and cities for signing in the near future.

This conference affirms the determination and spirit of cooperation of the 389 Steering Committees in the Northern region in protecting the market, contributing to building a transparent, healthy, and sustainable business environment, aiming for stable, safe, and civilized socio-economic development.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/ha-noi-xay-dung-du-thao-quy-che-phoi-hop-giua-ban-chi-dao-389-cac-tinh-thanh-pho-723127.html