Creating momentum for industrial breakthroughs

(Baonghean) - Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW dated July 30, 2013 on the direction and tasks for Nghe An province to develop by 2020, opens up the direction and conditions for Nghe An to strive to become a fairly developed province in the Northern region by 2015, creating the foundation to basically become an industrial province by 2020.

Strong move

In the past 9 months, Cua Lo port has had a cargo volume of over 2 million tons, up 4% over the same period; total cargo output reached over 4 million tons, up 28%. The enterprise has organized the safe reception and unloading of 583 ships entering and leaving the port to receive and deliver cargo.

Some items achieved good output such as coal doubled due to the additional coal supply for Vissai Cement Plant; iron, steel and equipment items increased by 2% due to the increased supply of equipment from China to Laos and Song Lam Cement Plant, which increased the output of goods through.

Mr. Tran Van Dat - Deputy General Director of Nghe Tinh Port Joint Stock Company, Director of Cua Lo Stevedoring Enterprise said: In addition, container goods due to shipping lines constantly increasing output and adding new ships, at the same time Cua Lo Stevedoring Enterprise strengthens the work of clearing ships, arranging reasonable ship schedules, so it has increased 15% of goods output through the port...

Unloading goods at Cua Lo port.

Mr. Hoang Van Tam - Director of the Department of Industry and Trade said: Recently, the Government has issued mechanisms, policies and directed ministries and branches to coordinate and create favorable conditions for Nghe An to implement many plans, attracting a number of important industrial investment programs and projects. Many newly invested projects and factories have been put into operation and have initially shown effectiveness, creating a basis for accelerating the value of industrial production in the province.

In the first 10 months of 2016, the industrial production index in Nghe An increased by 9.46% compared to the same period in 2015. One of the key investment projects that brought good results and was expected to be highly successful was the steel and corrugated iron factory with the national brand - Hoa Sen (Hoa Sen One Member Co., Ltd). At Dong Hoi Industrial Park (Hoang Mai Town), after a short period of urgent investment in construction and machinery assembly, on June 4, 2016, the Nof Plating line of Hoa Sen Factory with a capacity of 400,000 tons/year came into operation, producing the first product. Shortly thereafter, the color plating line with a capacity of 120,000 tons/year; slitting line with capacity of 100,000 tons/year, steel pipe line with capacity of 60,000 tons/year and 1 line has been running on June 30, 2016, all will be put into operation and produce products on July 3, 2017.

Mr. Pham Tien Phuong - Deputy Director of Internal Affairs of the company said: It is expected that by the end of 2016, the factory will produce products from the rust removal line. Around June 2017, it will produce products from the cold rolling line. After these two lines are put into operation, the factory will be completely self-sufficient in terms of input materials.

In recent years, despite the continued impact of economic recession, capital difficulties, and shrinking markets, the province's industrial production has grown impressively, contributing significantly to the province's economic growth. The industrial production index has increased steadily over the years, increasing by 8.3% in 2013, 9.38% in 2014, and 9.7% in 2015. Specifically: The processing and manufacturing industry grew by an average of 12.84%, contributing to the highest growth rate of the entire industry; The mining industry increased by 0.79%; Electricity production and distribution increased by 23.56%; Wastewater and waste supply and treatment increased by 12.03%.

With a stable scale and growth rate of production value, in the 3 years of implementing Resolution 26 of the Politburo, the province has attracted a number of important investment projects in the fields of: agricultural, forestry, aquatic product processing, food and beverage, construction materials, garment, etc. In which, cement is considered a major breakthrough; projects of Hoa Sen Steel, Royal Foods, Massan, etc. are beyond expectations.

Manufactured at MDF Wood and Fiberboard Processing Factory (Nghia Dan).

Industrial production in the recent period has grown at a rate higher than the national and regional average. Some products that account for a large proportion of the province's industrial production value such as: electricity production, wheat flour, garment exports, various fibers, cement, unburnt bricks, etc. have achieved and exceeded the targets set by the resolution.

Nghe An has achieved success in attracting investment in the industrial sector, including large-scale projects with high registered capital, having a strong impact on the provincial economy (VSIP Nghe An Project of 76.4 million USD; TH True Milk Fresh Milk Processing Factory, Project for producing laminated wood and MDF boards with a capacity of 130,000 m3/year; Hoa Sen Dong Hoi Project with an investment capital of 7,000 billion VND; Quynh Lap 1 Thermal Power Project with an investment capital of 2.2 billion USD; Song Lam and Song Lam 2 Cement Projects of The Vissai Group; Hoang Mai 2 Cement of Vicem Vietnam Cement Corporation, Royal Food Food Processing Factory, etc.) which are extremely important premises to promote the image and attract other corporations to invest in Nghe An.

Need long-term development solutions

Achievements and experiences in developing fields, the effective promotion of completed projects from the previous term and the trend of shifting resources related to the geo-economic position have positively impacted the industrial development prospects of Nghe An, creating an important foundation for implementing the goals and tasks set out in the resolution.

Industrial development resources in terms of minerals, forestry products, land, and human resources have been reviewed, planned, and exploited more and more reasonably. Infrastructure in terms of transportation, seaports, airports, economic zones, industrial parks, industrial clusters, etc. have received investment attention, creating favorable conditions to attract industrial projects.

The context of the North Central region is emerging new strong development drivers (especially in Nghi Son - Thanh Hoa, Vung Ang - Ha Tinh) creating a transition to a new level of development, forming a clear trend of association and diffusion, which is an opportunity for Nghe An industry to attract many investment projects.

In addition, the potential for industrial development in the province is quite large: planted forest resources, mineral resources, land fund for industrial development, human resources in the period of "golden population structure",... Awareness of the role of industry in socio-economic development and the increasing consensus and determination from leaders at all levels to sectors and localities are important factors to successfully implement the goals set out in the resolution.

Nghe An industrial production value in the period 2011 - 2015. Graphics: Huu Quan

Faced with advantages and difficulties, the Industry and Trade sector and related departments and sectors have developed a "scenario" to strengthen long-term, sustainable solutions for industrial development, ensuring the goals set out in Resolution 26. That is, reviewing, building, supplementing and adjusting programs, projects, plans and improving the effectiveness of implementation management. Developing a plan for the development of supporting industries based on selecting a number of fields suitable to the actual capacity of the province to create domestic sources of raw materials and accessories, gradually reducing imported raw materials, creating a proactive position in the process of industrial development.

Identify the development of supporting industry as a long-term strategic goal and in line with the trend. Develop a list of supporting industry projects to include in the province's annual investment promotion program. Research to advise the Provincial People's Committee to issue policies for developing supporting industry. Regulate the order and procedures for confirming incentives and post-incentive inspection for projects producing supporting industry products in the List of supporting industry products prioritized for development.

Through discussion, Mr. Hoang Van Tam - Director of the Department of Industry and Trade said that industrial development requires large investment capital, attracting investment projects requires meeting many factors regarding input materials, convenient transportation, large consumer market scale, infrastructure, land,...

Therefore, in addition to specific solutions for processing industry, minerals, craft villages, etc., the industry has proposed operational solutions for the highest efficiency. That is, improving the quality of investment mobilization and promotion, innovating the preparation, reception and implementation of projects.

Implement strong administrative reforms to create an attractive investment environment and space by synchronously implementing 8 groups of solutions approved by the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, aiming to improve the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) to prepare for the wave of foreign investment after Vietnam signs free trade agreements. In addition, increase support for businesses to participate in trade promotion activities, search for markets, and improve the effectiveness of trade promotion through electronic information. Perform well the task of accompanying businesses; Strengthen coordination between sectors to inspect the implementation of environmental protection and food safety and hygiene in industrial parks, industrial clusters and secondary industrial projects.

Thu Huyen