Announcing the socio-economic situation in the first 6 months of the year and awarding prizes to outstanding works on the Sen Village Festival

Scene of the press conference. Photo: Duc Anh

Attending the press conference were comrades: Bui Dinh Long - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Dang Thanh Tung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Chief of Office of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of Party committees, relevant departments, branches and sectors, and representatives of central and local press agencies.

Among the top 10 localities attracting the largest FDI in the country

In the first 6 months of 2022, with the drastic and effective leadership and direction of the Central Government, the Provincial Party Committee, the People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, the efforts of the business community and people in the province, the situationsocio-economicin the province has achieved some quite positive results.

Comrades: Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Nguyen Ba Hao - Deputy Director of the Department of Information and Communications chaired the press conference. Photo: Duc Anh

Gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate is estimated to increase by 8.44%, higher than the same period in 2021 (7.43%), ranking 2nd in the region.North Central Coastand 18th out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities. Of which, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector is estimated to increase by 4.14%; the industry and construction sector is estimated to increase by 11.65%; and the service sector is estimated to increase by 9.22%.

Construction of the North-South Expressway through Nghe An. Photo: Quang An

State budget revenue is estimated at VND 10,100 billion, reaching 67.4% of the estimate, equal to 100.6% over the same period in 2021. Of which, domestic revenue is estimated at VND 9,162 billion, reaching 66.9% of the estimate, equal to 100.3% over the same period; revenue from import-export activities is estimated at VND 937 billion, equal to 72.1% of the estimate and equal to 103.3% over the same period in 2021; industrial production index is estimated to increase by 10.06% over the same period.

The service sector has a strong recovery, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue estimated at VND 50,877 billion, up 29.38% over the same period in 2021. Total export turnover of goods is estimated at USD 1,126.7 million, up 24.4% over the same period. Tourist arrivals are estimated at 4.07 million, up 137%.

Representative of Vietnam Lawyer Magazine raised difficulties in granting Land Use Right Certificates. Photo: Duc Anh

Investment attraction achieved quite positive results, newly granted 58 projects and adjusted 63 projects; total newly granted and increased capital reached 28,101.2 billion VND. Notably, for the first time, Nghe An was among the top 10 localities attracting the largest FDI in the country in the first 6 months of the year with 580 million USD, the highest level ever. Newly established 1,080business, up 7.2% year-on-year.

Administrative reform and State management continue to be promoted; administrative discipline and order are strictly implemented. Fieldsculture - society, social security continues to receive attention and direction. National defense and security continue to be maintained, social order and safety are guaranteed...

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Concluding the press conference, Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that the important results in socio-economic development, security and defense in the first 6 months of 2022 had the positive and effective contributions of press agencies, journalists and reporters in the area. Journalists and reporters have closely followed and promptly informed about issues and events in the area; regularly paying attention to all aspects of social life.

Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed the important results in socio-economic development of press agencies. Photo: Duc Anh

“It can be said that the press has always accompanied all levels, sectors and people of the whole province; fully reflecting the leadership and direction of theParty, State"And many issues reported by the press have helped the province, departments and branches handle and resolve effectively," Comrade Bui Dinh Long emphasized.

However, some resident press agencies do not have many news and articles reflecting the socio-economic situation in the area; they mainly exploit negative factors, not reflecting many positive issues. Some magazines do not operate in accordance with their principles and purposes...

In the coming time, press agencies and reporters need to focus on widely propagating the Party's guidelines and policies and the State's laws; and strengthen promotion.Nghe An imageson the media; closely follow socio-economic events; focus on promoting good practices and good deeds for people to learn. In the immediate future, focus on vividly reflecting gratitude activities on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

The Organizing Committee of the 2022 Sen Village Festival awarded prizes to outstanding works promoting the Sen Village Festival and commemorating the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2022). Photo: Cong Kien

In addition, promptly provide detailed and specific information on negative cases, especially acts of harassment by state officials and civil servants in an objective and constructive spirit, aiming for good things.

Within the framework of the press conference, the Organizing CommitteeLotus Village FestivalIn 2022, awards were given to 10 outstanding works in 4 types of journalism (print, visual, audio and electronic) promoting the Sen Village Festival and commemorating the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2022).

Nghe An Newspaper has 2 works awarded by the Organizing Committee, including: "Lotus Village Festival - Ho Chi Minh Cultural Festival" by author Thanh Chung and "Impressive images at the 2022 Lotus Village Festival" by author Duc Anh.