Nghe An industry overcomes difficulties, creates momentum for growth

Thu Huyen• DNUM_CIZBCZCABI 10:00

(Baonghean) - In 2018, Nghe An industrial production maintained high growth momentum, key products were produced and consumed stably, contributing significantly to the overall growth of the entire economic sector and completing the set goals.

Maintain supply, create stable jobs

These days, workers at Minh Anh - Kim Lien Garment Joint Stock Company are rushing to start production shifts to meet year-end orders. This is also the unit with the leading export turnover in the textile and garment sector.

Mr. Dang Viet Dung - Head of Administrative Organization Department of Minh Anh - Kim Lien Garment Company said: In 2018, Minh Anh Group's output reached 15,000,000 products, an increase of 123% compared to 2017; revenue of 470 billion VND, export turnover of 78 million USD, budget contribution of 6 billion VND. The company's products are very diverse, depending on customer orders.

We process all products from the US, Canada, European countries, and Korea. Currently, the company has 4,000 employees, including: Minh Anh - Kim Lien 1,800 employees, Minh Anh - Do Luong: 2,200 employees with an average income of 6 million VND/person/month.

Textiles and garments continue to lead in export turnover. In the photo: Production at Minh Anh - Kim Lien Garment Company. Photo: Thu Huyen

In Hoang Mai town, in the last days of the year, the working atmosphere at Hoa Sen Steel Factory (Dong Hoi Industrial Park - Hoang Mai Town) is very urgent, the machinery lines and the team of engineers and workers are constantly operating. Hoa Sen Steel Factory is a project that called for investment in 2015. In just a short time of installation, the factory went into operation and promoted efficiency. In 2018 alone, it produced 637,284 tons of products, paid 62,500 million VND to the budget, created jobs for nearly 1,000 workers with an average income of nearly 8 million VND/person/month.

Leading us on a tour of the factory, Mr. Pham Tien Phuong - Deputy Director of the factory said that, in order to achieve the goal of rapid, strong and sustainable development in a period of fierce market competition, Hoa Sen Nghe An Steel Plant has quickly deployed the construction of phase 3, putting into operation an additional Nof 3 line with a capacity of 250,000 tons/year. With the most modern and advanced technology system to bring the best quality products.

Hoa Sen corrugated iron products are packaged and prepared for export. Photo: Thu Huyen

In addition, projects invested by TH Group and The Vissai Cement Group are also bright spots in industrial development in the area. Industrial clusters have also attracted many projects to come into operation and promote efficiency. In the Southeast Economic Zone, Nghe An Industrial Parks have 92 projects in operation with an estimated industrial production value of VND 23,759 billion, up 45.5% over the same period in 2017.
Accompanying businesses, accelerating development
According to the report of the Department of Industry and Trade, of the 36 main industrial products, 30 products achieved and exceeded the plan, some products increased sharply compared to 2017 and exceeded the plan, including: Processed milk of all kinds 210 million liters, up 26.42%, exceeding 5%/plan; cement 4.45 million tons, up 70.84%, exceeding 250 tons compared to the plan; Hoa Sen steel and corrugated iron products of all kinds 735 thousand tons, up 127%, exceeding 4.28%; electricity production is estimated at 3,350 million kWh, up 35%, exceeding 19.64% of the assigned plan; Ready-made clothes are estimated at 27-28 million products, up 22.72%,...

Tàu vào bốc hàng ở Cảng Cửa Lò. Ảnh: Thành Duy

Ship loading cargo at Cua Lo Port. Photo: Thanh Duy

Nghe An's industrial production value in 2018 is estimated at 56,700 billion VND, a growth rate of 19% compared to 2017. In carrying out its tasks, last year, the Department of Industry and Trade participated in appraising industrial production projects to ensure approved planning, some projects with a fairly large scale such as: Massan Beer, Vinamilk Dairy Factory Adjustment Project, Anh Son MDF Wood Factory, Hai Chau II Confectionery Company; Nghi Loc Garment Factory Project (Nghi Lam Commune, Nghi Loc District);...

The industry also consulted on the development of a project to develop a number of souvenir products to serve tourists in the province in the period of 2019 - 2025 to submit to the Provincial People's Committee; and developed the Program to develop supporting industries in Nghe An province in the period of 2018 - 2025.

In particular, during the year, the industrial working group organized 2 direct working sessions with 30 enterprises in the fields of mining, mineral processing, mechanics, agricultural - forestry - fishery processing, food, construction material production to promptly propose solutions to the Provincial People's Committee to remove obstacles and difficulties to promote production and business development.

Yarn production line at Hoang Thi Loan Textile Company. Photo: Viet Phuong

However, according to the assessment, some products are slow to be produced and consumed due to market difficulties or unstable input materials such as: beer production, packaging, fertilizer, tin smelting, construction stone mining, animal feed production. The handover of land for some key industrial projects is slow, affecting the investment progress target and making the new production value increase in 2018 insignificant. The work of forecasting the situation and grasping market information by enterprises and management agencies is sometimes not timely. The implementation of measures to remove difficulties for enterprises is still slow and does not meet the requirements.

Identifying that industry plays an important and leading role in the economy, to create a solid strength for the province's industry, Nghe An continues to call for and attract investment projects, especially in the industrial sector. In 2019, the Industry and Trade sector sets a target of achieving and exceeding the planned production value targets of 68,000 - 69,000 billion VND, with a growth rate of over 19%.

To achieve that goal, the industry is developing key tasks, especially closely following the goals and targets assigned by the Provincial People's Committee in 2019 to direct implementation, accelerate the development of industry and handicrafts to create the main source of budget revenue for the province. Implement the contents according to the assigned tasks in the Action Program to implement Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW dated March 22, 2018 of the Politburo on the orientation for building a national industrial development policy to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Trạm trộn xi măng tại xã Nghi Thiết. Ảnh: Việt Phương

Cement mixing station in Nghi Thiet commune. Photo: Viet Phuong

Mr. Nguyen Huy Cuong - Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade said: In the coming time, we will continue to accompany businesses, remove difficulties and obstacles, promptly promote production and business development. Support businesses to innovate technology, improve production capacity.

Continue to improve the business environment, focus on supporting startups, prioritize credit sources, and effectively promote industry. Remove bottlenecks in infrastructure investment, especially prioritizing the construction of deep-water seaports, logistics systems, industrial park and industrial cluster infrastructure to create favorable conditions for businesses in exporting goods and attracting new investors.

In addition, the industry also strengthens support for businesses to expand markets and integrate internationally through trade promotion activities, connecting supply and demand; supporting brand building and development. Regularly providing timely information on markets, industries, regulations, and barriers of target export markets to businesses. Promoting the development of various types of markets for goods, services, real estate, etc. to stimulate demand for the province's industrial products.