Nghe An - Outstanding Figures and Events in 2022

Effectively implementing the Covid-19 prevention and control program. With the motto of "safe and flexible adaptation, effective control of the Covid-19 epidemic", Nghe An has drastically and synchronously implemented the socio-economic recovery and development program; accelerated the Covid-19 vaccination progress, as of November 21, 2022, the rate of people aged 18 and over fully vaccinated with the basic dose reached 104.1%, the third dose reached 99.9%, the fourth dose reached 92.6% (national rate 85.4%).

Tiêm vaccine phòng chống Covid-19. Ảnh: Thành Cường
Covid-19 vaccination. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is estimated at 9.08%; Budget revenue is estimated at VND 20,350 billion, exceeding the estimate by 35.7%; Total export turnover is estimated at USD 2.49 billion, up 2.55%, exceeding the 5-year plan target (2021-2025) for the second consecutive year; For the first time, Nghe An is among the top 10 localities attracting the largest FDI in the country, with a total newly granted and adjusted capital as of November 30, 2022 of USD 939.45 million; The province's economic scale ranks 12th in the country.

Các đồng chí lãnh đạo tỉnh báo cáo với Thủ tướng Chính phủ về phương án đầu tư mở rộng Cảng hàng không Quốc tế Vinh; Các đồng chí lãnh đạo tỉnh Nghệ An, Tập đoàn Ju Teng và các đại biểu thực hiện nghi lễ khởi công dự án tại KCN Hoàng Mai; Khu công nghiệp VSIP Nghệ An. Ảnh: Thành Duy - PV
Provincial leaders reported to the Prime Minister on the investment plan to expand Vinh International Airport; Leaders of Nghe An province, Ju Teng Group and delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the project at Hoang Mai Industrial Park; VSIP Nghe An Industrial Park. Photo: Thanh Duy - PV

The work of building new rural areas continues to receive attention and direction. In 2022, 10 communes will meet new rural standards, 22 communes will meet advanced new rural standards, and 4 communes will meet model new rural standards; Do Luong and Dien Chau districts are urgently completing documents to submit to the Central Government for appraisal of districts meeting new rural standards. It is expected that by the end of 2022, the whole province will have 309/411 communes meeting new rural standards; 42 communes meeting advanced new rural standards; 06 communes meeting model new rural standards; 9 district-level units will complete the task of building and meeting new rural standards.

Thị trấn Đô Lương. Ảnh: Nguyễn Quang Dũng (Anh Sơn)
Do Luong Town. Photo: Nguyen Quang Dung (Anh Son)

Administrative reform continues to change, digital transformation activities are increasingly strong with many synchronous and effective solutions. Nghe An's Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) in 2021 is among the 15 provinces and cities with the highest index in the country; The Public Administration Reform Index (Par Index) in 2021 ranked 17/63 provinces and centrally-run cities (up 1 rank compared to 2020 and the highest rank ever); The Satisfaction Index of Administrative Services (SIPAS) increased by 15 ranks (from 48/63 to 35/63).

Bản đồ hiệu quả quản trị hành chính công cấp tỉnh năm 2021, Nghệ An thuộc nhóm cao nhất.
Provincial public administration performance map 2021, Nghe An is in the highest group.

The comprehensive quality of education is affirmed, in the 2022 high school graduation exam results, Nghe An ranked 20th, up 14 places compared to 2021. Continuing to maintain the achievements of key education quality, in the top 5 localities leading the country in the number of excellent students at national, regional and international levels.

Nghệ An tuyên dương học sinh đạt giải quốc tế, quốc gia, điểm cao tại Kỳ thi tốt nghiệp Trung học phổ thông năm 2022. Ảnh: Thành Cường
Nghe An honors students who won international and national prizes and high scores in the 2022 High School Graduation Exam. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Reopen tourism activities and welcome international tourists under new normal conditions and successfully organize tourism stimulus conferences in 2022. The total number of tourists for the year is estimated at 6.79 million, 2.59 times higher than in 2021; of which the number of overnight guests is estimated at 4.45 million, 2.46 times higher. Tourism revenue is estimated at VND 5,670 billion, 4.08 times higher than in 2021.

Màn pháo hoa khai mạc Lễ hội du lịch Cửa Lò năm 2022. Ảnh: Thành Cường
Fireworks display to open the 2022 Cua Lo Tourism Festival. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Successfully organized major events: Celebrating the 120th birthday anniversary of comrade Phan Dang Luu; Celebrating the 120th birthday anniversary of comrade Le Hong Phong; Ceremony to honor and celebrate the 250th birth anniversary, 200th death anniversary of poetess Ho Xuan Huong...

Cultural and sports activities were also organized in a variety of exciting forms, creating excitement and improving people's spiritual life. The 9th District Sports Festival and the Provincial Sports Festival were successfully organized. Five youth football teams won the championship in different age groups (U9, U11, U13, U15) and the U17 and U19 teams won Bronze Medals at the national tournament.

Ông Christian Manhart - Trưởng Đại diện UNESCO tại Việt Nam trao Nghị quyết của UNESCO vinh danh Nữ sĩ Hồ Xuân Hương. Ảnh: Thành Cường
Mr. Christian Manhart - UNESCO Representative in Vietnam presented the UNESCO Resolution honoring Poet Ho Xuan Huong. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Timely deploy measures to ensure social security, effectively implement preferential policies for people with revolutionary contributions and social protection beneficiaries. In particular, immediately after the flash flood occurred in Ky Son district on October 2, 2022, all levels, sectors, agencies, units, enterprises, and philanthropists inside and outside the province actively joined hands to help people affected by the damage overcome the consequences, support stabilizing their lives and developing production.

Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Nguyễn Đức Trung trực tiếp vào hiện trường vùng lũ ở Kỳ Sơn kiểm tra, chỉ đạo công tác khắc phục hậu quả và ổn định đời sống người dân; Các lực lượng hỗ trợ Kỳ Sơn khắc phục hậu quả lũ quét; Các tập thể, cá nhân ủng hộ người dân vùng lũ khắc phục hậu quả thiên tai. Ảnh: PV - CTV
Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung directly went to the scene of the flood in Ky Son to inspect and direct the work of overcoming the consequences and stabilizing people's lives; Forces supported Ky Son to overcome the consequences of flash floods; Collectives and individuals supported people in the flood area to overcome the consequences of natural disasters. Photo: PV - Contributor

National defense and security are ensured; social order and safety are maintained. Nghe An has successfully organized drills on defense areas, civil defense of the province, 5 districts and drills on mobilizing human resources, means and civil vessels according to Decree No. 30/2010/ND-CP, 130/2015/ND-CP of the Government. Directed and implemented well the coordination of mobilizing forces and means to participate in rescue, search and rescue and help people overcome the consequences of the impact of storm No. 4.

Diễn tập phòng thủ cấp tỉnh. Trong ảnh Lực lượng Cảnh sát Đặc nhiệm đu dây, đổ bộ, tiếp cận mục tiêu bằng trực thăng. Ảnh: Thành Cường
Provincial defense drill. In the photo, the Special Police Force swings ropes, lands, and approaches the target by helicopter. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Foreign affairs activities have been proactively, synchronously, effectively and comprehensively implemented. The province has welcomed and worked with many foreign delegations; continued to strengthen cooperation and connection activities with localities of other countries. Organized many activities to celebrate the Vietnam - Laos Solidarity Year, successfully organized the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Vietnam - Laos Diplomatic Relations and the 45th Anniversary of the Signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation...

Quang cảnh Kỷ niệm 60 năm Ngày thiết lập quan hệ ngoại giao, 45 năm Ngày ký Hiệp ước Hữu nghị và Hợp tác Việt Nam - Lào. Ảnh: Thành Duy
Scene of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and the 45th Anniversary of the Signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. Photo: Thanh Duy