Promote propaganda on key contents and tasks of Nghe An province in implementing Resolution 39 of the Politburo

On the morning of April 9, the Provincial People's Committee held a press conference on the socio-economic, defense and security situation of the province in the first quarter of 2024. Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired.

Attending the press conference were representatives of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, the Provincial Agencies' Party Committee; leaders of departments, branches, sectors and the People's Committee of Vinh city, Cua Lo town; and representatives of local press agencies.

ECONOMIC GROWTH RATE IN THE FIRST QUARTER RANKED 21ST IN THE COUNTRY

Announcing the socio-economic, defense and security situation of the province in the first quarter of 2024, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Phan Van Hoansaid that in the context of many difficulties, the Provincial People's Committee, sectors and localities have promptly, synchronously and resolutely implemented the proposed tasks and solutions. Thanks to that, the socio-economic situation of the province continues to recover positively.

The province's GRDP growth rate in the first quarter reached 6.38%, ranking 21st in the country and 3rd in the North Central region; of which the agricultural sector increased by 4.42%, the industrial and construction sector increased by 9.15%; and the service sector increased by 5.12%.

In agricultural production, the winter and spring crop acreage increased compared to the same period last year. The industrial production index maintained its growth momentum, estimated to increase by 8.07% over the same period. Total export turnover of goods is estimated at 636.2 million USD, up 21.8%.

Budget collection in the area exceeded the schedule, with the first quarter estimated at 5,904 billion VND, reaching 37.1% of the estimate. Thanks to drastic solutions from the beginning of the year, as of March 31, the province's centrally managed public investment capital had disbursed more than 708 billion VND, reaching 15.3%, 7.01% higher than the same period.

International cooperation and integration activities were actively organized by the province. In the first quarter, the province granted 19 new projects and adjusted 42 projects with a total capital of more than 14,814 billion VND. Compared to the same period in 2023, the total newly granted investment capital increased 2.26 times.

Attention is paid to cultural and social fields; administrative reform continues to be promoted; national defense, security, and social order and safety are ensured.

At the press conference, leaders of departments, branches and sectors answered questions from journalists and reporters regarding the issue of some apartment buildings that have not yet completed acceptance even though residents have moved in; and handling the situation of construction projects overlapping planning on land of enterprises in Cua Lo town.

Responsibility of relevant sectors in the case of many workers dying from pneumoconiosis at Chau Tien Company Limited; solutions to reduce pressure on 10th grade enrollment; clarification of the proposal to collect fees for stopping and parking cars on the road and sidewalk; investigation results of the case of Customs officers smashing car windows after a traffic collision; results of asset verification of 12 officials of the Department of Finance and Nghi Loc District People's Committee...

PAY ATTENTION TO PROPAGANDA KEY CONTENTS AND TASKS OF THE PROVINCE

After the departments and branches answered questions from press representatives, concluding the press conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long emphasized that in the first quarter, the press agencies spent a lot of time promoting activities to celebrate the Party and Spring; summarizing and evaluating major political events in 2023 of the province.

Press agencies have focused on building news, articles, programs, and special topics emphasizing that 2024 is a pivotal year for implementing the Resolution of the 19th Provincial Party Congress and the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress; promoting the achievements, continuing to uphold the spirit of solidarity, and striving to successfully complete the goals and tasks of 2024.

Representative offices and resident reporters of central and provincial press agencies have well implemented the press briefing regulations and propaganda orientation of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department and the Department of Information and Communications. Information on press agencies basically ensures propaganda orientation, and information content is spread evenly across all fields.

However, the number of articles promoting the image of Nghe An’s homeland and people in press agencies’ publications is still small and not really commensurate. Some reporters’ activities do not conform to the objectives of the press agencies they work for.

Entering the second quarter of 2024, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long requested press agencies to pay attention to propagating the key contents and tasks of the province, including: Implementing the Action Program to implement Resolution No. 39 of the Politburo; implementing the Provincial Planning; completing the Project on rearranging administrative units at district and commune levels for the period 2023-2025, the Project on expanding administrative boundaries and urban space of Vinh city and the Project on expanding the Southeast Economic Zone.

In addition, press agencies focus on promoting major holidays of the year, cultural and tourism activities; especially fully informing and orienting public opinion on the organization of installation and inauguration of the statue of Lenin in Vinh city; promptly informing and propagating the leadership, direction and administration of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee on outstanding results of the socio-economic situation.

On this occasion, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee decided to award Certificates of Merit to 4 press agencies, representative offices and 4 reporters for their outstanding achievements in propagating the program "Tet for the poor - Spring of Giap Thin" in 2024 and charity activities in 2023.