The Industry and Trade sector needs to strengthen solutions to promote economic development.

On the afternoon of January 8, the Department of Industry and Trade held a conference to review the work in 2020 and deploy tasks in 2021. Comrade Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee attended and gave a speech.

Reporting at the conference, the leader of the Department of Industry and Trade said that industrial and commercial activities in 2020 were extremely difficult due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but with the efforts of the entire industry, especially the business community and production and business units in the area, industrial and commercial activities in 2020 achieved remarkable results.

Industrial production indexincreased by 6.36% compared to 2019. Of which: processing and manufacturing industry increased by 8.82%; mining industry increased by 6.55%; production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning decreased by 10.37%; water supply, wastewater and waste management and treatment decreased by 1.67%...

Textile and garment industry attracts many workers. In photo: Garment production at industrial park in Dien Chau district. Photo: Thu Huyen

Estimated products increased compared to the same period in 2019: Hoa Sen steel sheet 845.8 thousand tons, up 23.6%; cement 7,296 thousand tons, up 15.94%; processed milk 254.6 million liters, up 7.42%; animal feed 145.3 thousand tons, up 7.34%; commercial electricity 3,736 million kWh, up 8.5%,...

Total amountretail goodsIn 2020, the export turnover reached 68,461 billion VND, an increase of 7.61% compared to 2019 and reaching 97.8% of the plan. Total export turnover is estimated at 1,120 million USD, down 2.18%/year 2019, reaching 93.33%/plan; of which goods export is estimated at 810 million USD, an increase of 2%/year 2019, reaching 95.3%/plan.

Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh presented the Emulation Flag of the Provincial People's Committee to the Department of Industry and Trade. Photo: Thu Huyen

Import turnover in the first 12 months of 2020 is estimated at 735 million USD, down 5.9% compared to 2019, exceeding 41.35% of the plan.

However, indicators such as industrial production value, export and import turnover and total goods circulation, although growing compared to 2019, did not reach the set plan.

Basic indicators in 2021: Industrial production index (IIP) increased by 15% compared to 2020; Industrial production value: 90,480 billion VND, growth rate reached 16% compared to 2020; Total retail sales of goods: 73,000 billion VND, up 8.8%; Total export turnover: 850 million USD, up 6.25%.

After listening to the delegates' opinions and giving directions at the conference, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh acknowledged and commended the efforts ofIndustry and Tradein the past time. Although in the context of many socio-economic difficulties, many industrial products and trade services have grown highly compared to the same period.

Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh gave a speech at the conference. Photo: Thu Huyen

2021 is the first year to implement the goals of the 5-year socio-economic development plan (2021 - 2025) and the Resolution of the Party Congresses at all levels for the 2021 - 2025 term. Therefore, based on the assessment of conditions and the set targets, the industry needs to focus on promoting industrial restructuring associated with growth model innovation, improving productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. Improve the efficiency of developing economic zones, industrial parks and industrial clusters; speed up the progress of industrial projects being implemented to soon come into operation to add to the newly increased production value, contributing to completing the 2021 plan targets.

Comrade Tran Thanh Hai - Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister. Photo: Thu Huyen

Besides creating resources to attract large projects, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested that the Department of Industry and Trade needs toFocus on boosting exports, especially processed products with high added value, gradually reducing the export of raw and semi-processed materials. Actively and proactively enhance trade promotion to exploit and expand export markets and product consumption; Actively stabilize the market before, during and after Lunar New Year.

Awarding Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee to outstanding collectives and individuals in 2019 - 2020. Photo: Thu Huyen

On this occasion, the Department of Industry and Trade was awarded the Emulation Flag of the Provincial People's Committee; 1 individual was awarded the Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister; 1 collective and 5 individuals were awarded the Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for their outstanding achievements in the activities of the Industry and Trade sector.

The conference also awarded 5 typical rural industrial products to production establishments in the province.