Nghe An: Outstanding results in the first 6 months of 2023

The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate is estimated to increase by 5.79%, higher than the national average, ranking 32nd out of 63 provinces and cities. Of which, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector increased by 4.26%; the industry and construction sector increased by 4.31% (industry alone increased by 3.31%); the service sector increased by 7.91%; product taxes minus product subsidies increased by 4.24%.

Thu hoạch lúa ở xã Quỳnh Yên (Quỳnh Lưu). Ảnh: Nhật Thanh
Harvesting rice in Quynh Yen commune (Quynh Luu). Photo: Nhat Thanh

Estimated budget revenue is VND 8,489 billion; of which, domestic revenue is estimated at VND 7,858 billion, reaching 53.9% of the estimate; revenue from import-export activities is estimated at VND 630 billion.

Tàu hàng vào bốc dỡ hàng hóa tại cảng Cửa Lò. Ảnh: Nguyễn Hải
Cargo ships loading and unloading goods at Cua Lo port. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Investment attraction continues to achieve positive results; as of June 22, 2023, the province has newly granted 65 projects and adjusted 81 projects; the total newly granted and increased capital is 22,186.4 billion VND. Foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction continues to be a bright spot with a total newly granted and adjusted capital of 725.4 million USD, ranking 8th out of 63 localities nationwide.

Toàn cảnh Khu công nghiệp VSIP Nghệ An. Ảnh: Thành Cường
Panorama of VSIP Nghe An Industrial Park. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Projects, especially key projects in the province (such as coastal roads, North-South expressways, etc.) are focused on and directed resolutely, in order to speed up implementation progress and promote disbursement of public investment capital.

Trên công trường cầu Hưng Đức bắc qua sông Lam dài gần 4km (cao tốc Bắc - Nam). Ảnh: Thanh Lê
At the construction site of Hung Duc bridge over Lam river, nearly 4km long (North-South expressway). Photo: Thanh Le

The fields of culture, society and social security have received attention and direction and have made many improvements (611 billion VND has been mobilized for the program to support the construction and repair of houses for the poor and those in difficulty). In particular, in the difficult context, support activities, connecting labor supply and demand, and job creation have received attention (creating jobs for 26,950 people).

Những ngôi nhà được xây dựng tại xã Chiêu Lưu (Kỳ Sơn) trong chương trình hỗ trợ xây dựng nhà cho người nghèo, người có khó khăn về nhà ở. Ảnh: Thành Duy
Houses built in Chieu Luu commune (Ky Son) under a program to support house building for the poor and people with housing difficulties. Photo: Thanh Duy

State management and administrative reform continue to receive attention and direction and have positive changes. The province has established a provincial-level Steering Committee for administrative reform. The Provincial People's Committee and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee have issued 19 important administrative reform documents to fully and promptly implement the Central's direction and guidance on administrative reform implementation; directing agencies and units to continue to promote comprehensive and extensive administrative reform in all areas and contents of administrative reform, closely following the administrative reform program for the period 2021-2030 and the provincial administrative reform plan for 2023.

Toàn cảnh phiên làm việc lần thứ nhất của Ban Chỉ đạo Cải cách hành chính tỉnh Nghệ An. Ảnh: Thành Duy
Overview of the first working session of the Steering Committee for Administrative Reform of Nghe An province. Photo: Thanh Duy

The results of the announcement of the indexes: PCI, PAPI, PAR Index, SIPAS in 2022 achieved quite positive results compared to 2021. Accordingly, the PAR Index of Nghe An province in 2022 ranked 16/63 provinces and centrally run cities, up 1 rank compared to 2021 and is the highest ranking ever; the SIPAS index in 2022 of Nghe An province ranked 14/63 provinces and centrally run cities, up 21 ranks compared to 2021; the PCI index in 2022 of the province ranked 23/63 provinces and centrally run cities, up 7 ranks compared to 2021; the PAPI index ranked 17/63 provinces and centrally run cities, down 2 ranks compared to 2021).

Bảng tổng hợp kết quả PAPI 2022 của các tỉnh, thành phố trong cả nước.
Summary table of PAPI 2022 results of provinces and cities nationwide.

The management and operation of the Provincial People's Committee and District People's Committees have made much progress, become more drastic and focused.

Phiên họp UBND tỉnh thường kỳ tháng 6/2023 được trực tuyến đến 21 huyện, thành, thị. Ảnh: Phạm Bằng
The regular meeting of the Provincial People's Committee in June 2023 was broadcast online to 21 districts, cities and towns. Photo: Pham Bang

The province has basically completed a number of important contents: Summarizing 10 years of implementing Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW; thereby, the Politburo agreed to issue a Resolution on building and developing Nghe An province to 2030, with a vision to 2045 for implementation; completing the submission to the Prime Minister for consideration and approval of the Nghe An Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.

Định hướng phát triển đô thị của Nghệ An đến năm 2030. Ảnh: Thành Duy
Urban development orientation of Nghe An to 2030. Photo: Thanh Duy

National defense and security continued to be maintained, social order and safety were ensured. Foreign affairs had many outstanding activities.

Lễ tuyên thệ chiến sĩ mới tại Trung đoàn 764, Bộ Chỉ huy Quân sự tỉnh. Ảnh: Thành Chung
Oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers at Regiment 764, Provincial Military Command. Photo: Thanh Chung