Nghe An: Economic growth ranks 2nd in the North Central region

Overview of the Press Conference announcing socio-economic statistics for the first 6 months of 2022 in Nghe An province. Photo: Thu Huyen

The economy is growing well.

At the Press Conference, the Director of the General Statistics Office announced the basic issues on the socio-economic situation of the province in the first 6 months of 2022. Accordingly, the economic growth in the first 6 months of 2022 of Nghe An province reached 8.44% (the first quarter increased by 6.44%; the second quarter increased by 10.09%), the second highest growth rate.North Central region(after Thanh Hoa) and 18th in the country.

The Covid-19 epidemic has been basically controlled, production and business activities have returned to normal as before the Covid-19 epidemic. The economic picture in the province continues to improve in many areas. Many industries have had higher growth rates than before the Covid-19 epidemic such as: processing and manufacturing industry; construction, trade, etc.

Comrade Tran Huu Nghia - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper discussed some contents at the press conference. Photo: Thu Huyen

In the general growth rate of the whole province, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector increased by 4.14%, contributing 12.27% to the growth rate of total added value; the industry and construction sector increased by 11.65%, contributing 39.75%; the service sector increased by 9.22%, contributing 44.64%.

The growth rate of the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector in the first 6 months of 2022 was higher than the same period in 2021.Industrial and construction sector, the industry in the first 6 months of 2022 increased by 12.67% over the previous year, contributing 1.97 percentage points to the growth rate of the total added value of the whole province.

Trade and service activities continued to grow well, reaching 9.22% in the first 6 months of 2022, much higher than the growth rate of 5.47% in the same period in the first 6 months of 2021.

Representative of the General Statistics Office answered some issues discussed by the press. Photo: Thu Huyen

Regarding the economic structure in the first 6 months of 2022, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector accounted for 26.45%; the industry and construction sector accounted for 27.46%; the service sector accounted for 40.89%; product taxes minus product subsidies accounted for 5.2%.

State budget revenue in the area in the first 6 months of 2022 is estimated at 10,101 billion VND, reaching 67.35% of the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council and equal to 100.58% over the same period in 2021.

Cjoyconsumer price index increased by 0.86%

In June 2022, the high price of gasoline led to an increase in the prices of essential consumer goods and consumer services. This is the main reason for theconsumer price indexJune 2022 increased by 0.86% over the previous month.

Rising gasoline prices have pushed up consumer prices in recent times. Photo: Thu Huyen

The consumer price index in June 2022 increased by 0.86% over the previous month and by 2.63% over the same period last year. Of which: Transportation increased by 3.26%; food and catering services increased by 1.13%; beverages and tobacco increased by 0.75%; other goods and services increased by 0.25%;... On average, in the second quarter of 2022, the consumer price index increased by 2.22% over the second quarter of 2021, with the strongest increase in the transportation group, up 13.04%; housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials increased by 6.45%; beverages and tobacco increased by 3.47%; culture, entertainment and tourism increased by 1.36%; clothing, hats and footwear increased by 1.07%; other goods and services increased by 0.94%;...

The gold price index decreased by 0.96% compared to the previous month and increased by 2.41% compared to June 2021. The US dollar index increased by 0.03% compared to the previous month and increased by 0.22% compared to June 2021.

The consumer price index increased by 0.86% due to the increase in gasoline prices. Photo: Thu Huyen

At the press conference, the General Statistics Office and representatives of departments and branches spent time answering journalists' questions regarding issues related to the socio-economic situation in areas such as: additional information on provincial rankings in the North Central region, the situation of job creation for workers returning home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the situation of business development, consumer price index, inflation, etc.

According to the Director of the General Statistics Office Phan Truong Son, it is forecasted that in the last 6 months of 2022, the domestic and international situation will still face many difficulties and challenges, so it is necessary to focus and make efforts to implement key tasks and solutions. That is: Continue to focus highly on the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic in the new situation; flexibly and effectively implement the goal of both preventing and controlling the epidemic and recovering,socio-economic development. Accelerate the development, submission for approval, and implementation of key programs and projects under the Action Program to implement the Resolutions of Party Congresses at all levels and the Resolutions of the Central Committee. Accelerate the recovery and development of the socio-economy; maximize the fulfillment of economic growth targets and scenarios in 2022; focus on removing difficulties and boosting production and business. Develop cultural fields, ensure social security...