Marks of Nghe An Industry and Trade in 2016

(Baonghean) - In 2016, besides the advantages, the situation in the province and the country faced many difficulties and challenges affecting the production and business activities of enterprises. However, with the efforts of the whole industry, Nghe An's industry and trade sector achieved many outstanding achievements. Nghe An Newspaper would like to introduce the industry's highlights in 2016.

Central leaders visit the production line at Hoa Sen Steel Factory (Nam Cam Industrial Park).

1. Improve the quality and effectiveness of advisory work

Implementing the Resolution of the 18th Provincial Party Congress, the Department of Industry and Trade has advised the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee to promulgate and implement: Regulations on food safety management in the Industry and Trade sector; Regulations on the development, management and implementation of the Nghe An Trade Promotion Program; Process of converting the market management and business model; Regulations on coordination of management in multi-level marketing and sales activities; Planning for the development of the petroleum business network; Planning for the development of electricity in Nghe An province (Component I) and Planning for the development of Industry in Nghe An province for the period 2016 - 2020 with a view to 2025. Projects: Market development, Development of electricity supply infrastructure, Export development; Development of commercial infrastructure in Nghe An province for the period 2016 - 2020; Plan for the development of e-commerce and the Nghe An Trade Promotion Program 2016 - 2020.

2. Celebrating 65 years of Industry and Trade sector's traditional day

On May 13, 2016, the Department of Industry and Trade successfully organized the Seminar to Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Industry and Trade Sector (May 14, 1951 - May 14, 2016). The sector organized celebratory activities, affirming a period of construction and development of the sector with many important contributions to the homeland and the country.

3. Expanding export markets to 72 countries and territories

Along with the good implementation of the Action Plan to implement the Strategy for Export and Import of Goods for the period 2012 - 2020, with a vision to 2030, it has contributed to increasing the export value of goods of the province. The total export turnover in the year reached 849 million USD, reaching 124.8% of the plan, up 12.1% compared to 2015. Of which, the export turnover of goods was 568.5 million USD, reaching 113.7% of the plan, up 10.39%. Up to now, Nghe An enterprises have expanded their export markets to 72 countries and territories.

4. Many large factories were inaugurated and put into operation.

In 2016, industrial production value reached 38,639 billion VND, up nearly 14% compared to 2015. Industrial production index increased by 9.35%.

During the year, many large projects came into operation: Hoa Sen Nghe An Factory in Dong Hoi Industrial Park, Hoang Mai Town; Nghe An Wood Processing Factory in Nghia Dan; Vinatex Hoang Mai Garment Factory; Song Lam Cement Factory in Bai Son Commune (Do Luong)... creating new capacity to promote the economic growth of the province.

5. 10 operating power plants with a total capacity of 708.5MW

The industry always pays attention to supporting, removing difficulties, and creating favorable conditions for hydropower plants to operate. 10 plants in the province continue to operate and generate electricity with a total capacity of 708.5MW, generating 10.8 billion kWh/year to the national grid, ensuring timely power supply for key projects such as Hoa Sen cement and steel...

Ang village project, Chau Thang is completing acceptance work, preparing to generate electricity in early 2017.

6. Stabilize the market, protect consumer rights

Comrade Hoang Van Tam - Director of the Department of Industry and Trade (second from right) listened to the facility report on price stabilization work before Tet 2017.

As the standing agency of the Provincial Steering Committee 389, the sector has advised the Provincial People's Committee to establish an inspection team to combat smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods in the province. Chaired and coordinated with relevant departments and agencies to organize 27 inspections at 87 units and organizations; handled administrative violations at 31 units with a fine of 664 million VND. The direction and implementation of market inspection and control work was carried out effectively with a total of 8,973 inspections in 2016; a total of 7,212 cases handled; and an estimated total fine of 11,077,864,000 VND. Performed well the work of specialized inspection, examination and market management.

7. Promote trade connection activities

Promote the effective connection of supply and demand and e-commerce. At the Conferences connecting supply and demand of goods and products of Nghe An province with An Giang, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, more than 50 typical products with advantages of the province were displayed and introduced, 52 memorandums of understanding on cooperation and many contracts for supplying goods between enterprises inside and outside the province were signed.

In addition, Nghe An's e-commerce index in the period of 2011 - 2016 has always been in the top of the country. Up to now, Nghe An e-commerce trading floor has attracted more than 350 businesses to register to set up booths with 3,211 products and services, with traffic reaching over 5.5 million times.

8. Effectively implement the campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese products"

Successfully organized many Vietnamese - Nghe An 2016 fairs in rural and mountainous areas. Organized Nghe An Industry and Trade Fair 2016 with over 200 booths of 100 enterprises inside and outside the province. Main products are agricultural products, garments, footwear, aquatic products, seafood, household wood, electronics and other consumer products...

9. Successfully organized Vietnam Consumer Rights Day

Market Management Department destroys counterfeit goods and trade fraud

Organized many practical activities in response to Vietnam Consumer Rights Day 2016. In addition to the rally, the Department of Industry and Trade directed the People's Committees of districts, towns and cities to simultaneously hang banners and flags on roads, streets and public places in Nghe An province with the theme "The right to safety of Vietnamese consumers" according to the instructions of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Department successfully organized seminars and training programs, propaganda on "Protecting consumer rights in multi-level sales", "Consumer rights to safety, current situation and solutions".

10. 13 typical rural industrial products honored

In 2016, 32 products registered for voting were divided into 4 groups: handicraft products; agricultural, forestry, fishery and food processing products; machinery, equipment, tools, mechanical spare parts and other products. The provincial council for voting for outstanding rural industrial products in 2016 decided to vote for 13/32 products that met the criteria.

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