Nghe An press conference to announce socio-economic situation in 2021

On the morning of January 12, the People's Committee of Nghe An province held a press conference to announce the socio-economic development situation in 2021.

Attending the press conference were comrade Bui Dinh Long - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of Party committees, relevant departments, branches and sectors, and representatives of central and local press agencies.

Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Xuan Duc reported on the socio-economic results of Nghe An province in 2021. Photo: Thanh Le

GROWTH RANKED 22/63 PROVINCES AND CITIES IN THE COUNTRY

In 2021, all levels and sectors of Nghe An have proactively, actively and promptly implementedCongress Resolutionthe 19th Provincial Party Congress and the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress; successfully organized the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.

The province has also proactively proposed and actively coordinated with central agencies to submit to the National Assembly for approval Resolution No. 36 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Nghe An province.

A representative of the Transport Newspaper reflects on the slow handling of traffic corridor violations. Photo: Thanh Le

The epidemic situation in the area is basically under control and a roadmap for safe and flexible adaptation is being implemented, effectively controlling the Covid-19 epidemic according to Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP of the Government, while at the same time opening up to carry out socio-economic development tasks.

Despite many difficulties, Nghe An's economy still maintains its growth momentum when the growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reaches 6.2%, ranking 22nd out of 63 provinces and cities nationwide and ranking 3rd among provinces in the North Central region.

State budget revenue is estimated at 18,936 billion VND. Budget expenditure is estimated at 27,984 billion VND.

The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector continues to be stable. This year, Nghe An is expected to have 20 more communes meeting new rural standards, bringing the total number of communes meeting standards in the whole province to 300, accounting for 72.99% of the total number of communes. Seven district-level units have completed the task of building and meeting new rural standards.

Director of the Department of Construction Nguyen Truong Giang answered and clarified the opinions of journalists about handling projects behind schedule. Photo: Thanh Le

Industrial production maintained a good growth rate. The industrial production index is estimated to increase by 16.01% over the same period in 2020. The total social investment capital in the province in 2021 is estimated at VND 82,953 billion, up 9.49% over 2020. Investment attraction has many changes; the work of supporting and removing difficulties for businesses has received attention and direction.

As of December 31, 2021, the province has granted new licenses to 119 projects and adjusted 156 projects with a total newly granted and increased capital of VND 44,114.22 billion. 1,957 new enterprises have been established.

Garment factory creates jobs for workers in Nghe An. Photo: Thanh Le

Administrative reform and State management continue to be promoted; administrative discipline and order are strictly implemented; the year of "Promoting the responsibility of leaders in administrative reform" is actively implemented; the motto is "Fast - Correct - Effective" in advising and resolving administrative procedures for people and businesses.

The socio-cultural and social security sectors continue to receive attention and direction. National defense and security continue to be maintained, and social order and safety are guaranteed.

During the discussion at the conference, journalists' opinions reflected the situation of some construction projects that have been unfinished for many years, asking the authorities to provide solutions to handle them; clean water; the situation of "protecting" overloaded vehicles; guiding people to return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet while ensuring epidemic prevention and control; the purchase of Viet A test kits; the implementation of programs and resolutions of the Party Congresses at all levels of Nghe An province,...

PRESS ACCOMPANYING THE PROVINCE

Concluding the press conference, Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that to achieve important results in socio-economic development in 2021, there are positive and effective contributions ofpress agencies, of journalists and reporters in the area. The activities of the press agencies have closely followed the leadership and direction of the Party and the State, and many issues reported by the press have helped the province, departments and branches handle and resolve them effectively.

“Press agencies have accompanied the province at all times, in all spaces, and in all fields. Many journalists have not been afraid of difficulties and dangers to spread propaganda on Covid-19 prevention and control, and natural disaster prevention and control,” emphasized comrade Bui Dinh Long.

Deputy Director of the Department of Health Tran Minh Tue responded to clarify the opinions of journalists reflecting on the health sector. Photo: Thanh Le

According to the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, in addition to the achieved results, in 2021 there are still limitations such as: Some press agencies have not promptly reported on some complicated and sensitive cases, there are still some press agencies and reporters who have not operated according to their principles and purposes, taking advantage of their profession to do some things that benefit themselves, with impure motives...

Some departments, branches, sectors and localities have not actively coordinated in propaganda work with press agencies.

Comrade emphasized that in 2022, the epidemic situation is forecasted.Covid-19The situation is still complicated, socio-economic development depends on epidemic prevention and control work.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long speaks at the press conference. Photo: Thanh Le

In 2022, Nghe An province hopes to continue to receive the attention and support of press agencies to promptly disseminate information on the results of socio-economic development, security and national defense of the province.

In particular, focusing on propagating the work of bringing resolutions of Party Congresses at all levels into life, sessions of the Provincial People's Council; Resolution No. 36 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Nghe An province; and construction projects in various fields.

Actively promote the work of controlling and preventing the Covid-19 epidemic, spread the message of implementing "5K" well, and the press joins the campaign to encourage people to confidently get vaccinated.

Scene of the press conference. Photo: Thanh Le

In addition, press agencies focused on promoting activities to celebrate the Party, celebrate Spring, take care of the poor during Tet, and advised people returning to their hometowns to strictly implement Covid-19 prevention and control work./.