The number of tourists to Nghe An reached 1.1 million in May 2022

On the morning of May 24, the Provincial People's Committee held a regular meeting for May 2022. Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting.

Attending the meeting were comrade Nguyen Nhu Khoi - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, representatives of the Party Committee of Provincial Agencies and the Party Committee of Provincial Enterprises.

Overview of the regular meeting in May 2022 of the People's Committee of Nghe An province. Photo: Pham Bang

The Provincial People's Committee assessed that, up to now, the Covid-19 epidemic situation in the area has been basically controlled, and socio-economic activities have returned to a new normal state. Nghe An is synchronously and drastically implementing Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP of the Government on the Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Program.

The socio-economic situation has shown a positive recovery. The index of industrial production (IIP) in May is estimated to increase by 12.13% compared to May 2021; in the first 5 months, the IIP is estimated to increase by 12.14%. As of May 10, 2022, the disbursement rate of concentrated public investment capital managed by the province reached 23.26%, higher than the same period in 2021.

Retail sales of goods in May are estimated at VND6,960 billion, up 39.37% over the same period in 2021; cumulative sales in the first 5 months are estimated at VND35,109 billion, up 24.11%. Export turnover in the first 5 months is estimated at USD909.4 million, up 21.84%; import turnover is estimated at USD502.94 million, up 20.17% over the same period in 2021.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duc - Director of the Department of Planning and Investment reported on socio-economic development results in May 2022. Photo: Pham Bang

During the month, tourism activities continued to have positive changes; the number of visitors and vacationers increased dramatically, especially during the holidays of April 30 - May 1 and the Lotus Village Festival. It is estimated that in May 2022, the number of tourists will reach 1.1 million; tourism revenue will reach VND 985 billion.

Investment attraction activities continue to receive attention and direction. As of May 20, the province has granted new licenses to 4 projects with a total registered investment capital of 6,921.61 billion VND; of which, there are 2 social housing projects for workers and laborers working in Nam Cam Industrial Park with an investment scale of 6,457 apartments, which when put into operation will provide accommodation for about 19,750 people.

In May, many tourists returned to Uncle Ho's hometown - Kim Lien, including many students, to see the memorabilia associated with Uncle Ho's childhood. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

As of May 20, the province has granted new licenses to 41 projects with a total registered investment capital of VND 11,168.2 billion. 43 projects have been adjusted, of which the total investment capital of 18 projects has been adjusted (an increase of VND 13,274.2 billion). The total newly granted and increased capital is VND 24,442.4 billion. Compared to the same period in 2021, the number of newly granted projects increased by 17.14%, the total newly registered investment capital increased by 1.53 times.

State budget revenue in the area in the first 5 months is estimated at VND 8,523 billion, reaching 56.8% of the estimate, equal to 99.4% over the same period in 2021. Of which, domestic revenue is estimated at VND 7,785 billion; revenue from import and export activities is estimated at VND 738 billion.

Representatives of the Provincial People's Council Standing Committee, departments and branches attended the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

The cultural and social fields continue to receive attention and direction; National defense, security, social order and safety are maintained. The province has directed and well organized the Sen Village Festival in 2022 in conjunction with the 132nd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday with a series of diverse activities, attracting the attention of many people from all walks of life. It is estimated that in May 2022, jobs were created for 4,000 people.

Administrative reform, strengthening discipline and order continue to receive attention; the application of information technology in administrative reform is deployed synchronously and drastically. According to the announced results, Nghe An's Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) in 2021 reached 43,821 points, among the 15 provinces and cities with the highest index in the country.