Nghe An's total export turnover will reach 855 million USD.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of January 3, 2017, the Department of Industry and Trade held a conference to summarize the work of 2016 and deploy tasks for 2017.

Attending the conference were comrades: Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Nguyen Truong Son - Deputy Director of the Department of Emulation and Commendation - Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Delegates attending the conference.

Last year, the industry and trade sector accompanied enterprises to promote production and business activities more and more effectively. Trade promotion and investment attraction activities had many positive changes. The trade and service business network continued to expand in all three areas: urban, rural and mountainous areas; the rural market system was renovated and upgraded; trade centers and supermarkets contributed to changing the urban appearance and commercial civilization.

Market management has actively contributed to limiting smuggling, counterfeit goods and trade fraud, stabilizing the market, creating conditions for production and business development, and protecting the legitimate rights of consumers.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Huynh Thanh Dien gave a speech at the conference.

In 2016, the industrial production value reached 38,639 billion VND, an increase of more than 13% compared to 2015. The industrial production index increased by 9.35%. Some industrial products had a good increase such as: Cement 2.2 million tons, granite tiles 2,615 thousand m2, commercial electricity 2,667 million KWh, alloy steel 48,397 tons, cassava starch 50,000 tons...

During the year, many projects officially came into operation: Hoa Sen Nghe An Steel Factory in Dong Hoi Industrial Park, Son Ha Nghe An Factory, Cargill Animal Feed Factory, Vinatex Hoang Mai Garment Factory, Nghe An Wood Processing Factory (Phase I)... creating new capacity to promote economic growth in the province.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa and leaders of the Department of Industry and Trade surveyed a number of businesses participating in the supply and stabilization of goods during the Lunar New Year in Vinh City. Photo courtesy

The domestic market for goods and services is rich and abundant; business types and methods are diverse: franchising, e-commerce... are developing. The campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods" is widely responded by businesses and people.

Export turnover reached 849 million USD, up 12.1% compared to 2015. Up to now, Nghe An enterprises have expanded their export markets to 72 countries and territories. Import turnover is estimated at 500 million USD, exceeding 25% of the plan and increasing 19.62% compared to 2015.

On behalf of the Provincial People's Committee, Vice Chairman Huynh Thanh Dien awarded certificates of merit from the Government to individuals with outstanding achievements in work.

Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Huynh Thanh Dien acknowledged the efforts of the industry and trade sector in the past year, which has made breakthroughs in many areas. 2017 is an important year in promoting the implementation of the 5-year socio-economic development plan 2016-2020. Therefore, to achieve the target of industrial production value reaching 44,214 billion VND; Total export turnover reaching 855 million USD in 2017, the sector needs to direct the effective implementation of programs, projects, plans, planning; approved policies and mechanisms. Focus all resources to promote sustainable industrial development: Prioritize the development of supporting industries, focus on developing industries serving agriculture, rural areas, clean energy, renewable energy and new materials along with the application of energy-saving technology.

Awarding certificates of merit from the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to individuals and groups.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also noted that, in addition to doing well in industrial promotion and industrial development consulting, it is necessary to continue to develop the domestic market, boost export activities, improve product quality, in line with the trends and requirements of the export and domestic markets. Free trade agreements have advantages and challenges, so the industry needs to closely follow them to promptly update and take advantage of the advantages to improve the quality of goods, avoid risks for businesses...

Awarding certificates of merit to 13 organizations and individuals with outstanding rural industrial products.

On this occasion, 4 individuals were awarded certificates of merit by the Government; 3 collectives and 11 individuals were awarded certificates of merit by the Provincial People's Committee for their outstanding achievements in work.

The conference also launched the 2017 emulation movement and awarded outstanding rural industrial products to 13 products.

Thu Huyen