Nghe An attracts nearly 13,000 billion VND in investment capital in the first 4 months of the year

On the morning of April 25, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the regular meeting of the Provincial People's Committee in April 2023. Also attending the meeting were representatives of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council, Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee, members of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of sectors, units and localities.

Overview of the regular meeting of the Provincial People's Committee in April 2023. Photo: Pham Bang

At the meeting, leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and sectors focused on discussing the implementation of tasks of working groups; the implementation of the socio-economic development plan in April, key tasks and solutions in May 2023; the implementation of state budget collection in April 2023, tasks and solutions in May 2023.

Reports and opinions at the meeting unanimously assessed that the Provincial People's Committee has led and directed sectors and localities to resolutely carry out socio-economic development tasks according to the Resolutions of the Government and the Resolutions of the Provincial People's Council, closely following the growth scenario for management, striving to achieve the highest results in the set goals, targets and plans.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Localities focus on directing the acceleration of spring crop production and preparation for the summer-autumn crop. As of April 2023, the whole province had 309/411 communes meeting new rural standards; completing the dossiers of 2 districts: Dien Chau and Do Luong meeting new rural standards to submit to the Central for appraisal.

The industrial production index (IIP) in April is estimated to increase by 1.05% over the same period. In the first 4 months, the IIP is estimated to increase by 3.21% over the same period; As of April 20, 2023, the provincial concentrated public investment capital has disbursed VND 633,489 billion, reaching 11.35%.

Comrade Pham Hong Quang - Director of the Department of Planning and Investment presented the socio-economic report for April and tasks for May 2023. Photo: Pham Bang

Export turnover of goods in April is estimated at 190.8 million USD; accumulated in 4 months is estimated at 712.3 million USD. Import turnover of goods in April is estimated at 132.2 million USD, accumulated in 4 months is estimated at 442.2 million USD. Tourism activities in the area have begun to improve, the number of tourists in April is estimated at 900,000, of which, staying guests are estimated at 650,000, international visitors are 6,000.

As of April 21, the province has granted 8 new projects with a total registered investment capital of over VND4,451 billion; adjusted 7 projects with a total increased capital of over VND2,234 billion. In the first 4 months, the province has granted 40 new projects with a total registered investment capital of over VND9,905 billion; adjusted 37 projects with a total newly granted and increased capital of over VND12,470 billion.

Comrade Trinh Thanh Hai - Director of the Department of Finance presented. Photo: Pham Bang

In April, 137 new enterprises were established, with a total registered capital of over VND 1,705 billion. In the first 4 months of the year, 650 new enterprises were established, with a total registered capital of VND 4,960.89 billion; 447 enterprises returned to operation.

State budget revenue in the area in April is estimated at 1,450 billion VND, accumulated revenue in 4 months is estimated at 5,846 billion VND, reaching 36.9% of the estimate, equal to 84.1% of the same period. Of which, domestic revenue in April is estimated at 1,300 billion VND, revenue from import and export activities is estimated at 150 billion VND. Some revenue items are lower than the same period such as: Environmental protection tax, land fee...

Comrade Phung Thanh Vinh - Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development discussed difficulties in agricultural production. Photo: Pham Bang

The Provincial People's Committee has directed all sectors and levels to promote the implementation of administrative reform to ensure substance and effectiveness. The Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee has issued a decision to establish a Steering Committee and a Working Group to assist the Provincial Steering Committee in administrative reform. The Provincial People's Committee has issued a Decision approving the results of the index and ranking of administrative reform of provincial departments, branches, sectors and People's Committees of districts, cities and towns in 2022.

Nghe An province's Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) in 2022 reached 66.60 points, ranking 23rd out of 63 provinces and cities nationwide; Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) ranked 17th out of 63 provinces and cities; People's Satisfaction Index of State Administrative Services (SIPAS) in 2022 ranked 16th, reaching 86.67 points, up 1 place compared to 2021; Public Administration Reform Index (PAR INDEX) in 2022 ranked 14th, reaching 82.82%, up 21 places compared to 2021.

Comrade Pham Van Hoa - Director of the Department of Industry and Trade discussed difficulties in industrial production. Photo: Pham Bang

In addition to the achieved results, the disease situation in livestock and crops is still complicated, the risk of forest fires is latent, and the drought situation is complicated, especially in the two districts of Do Luong and Thanh Chuong.

Production and business activities of enterprises are still facing difficulties, leading to a sharp decrease in budget contributions, export turnover down 5.92% compared to the same period; the real estate market has not recovered. Disbursement of public investment capital and progress in implementing the 3 National Target Programs are still slow...