Nghe An Provincial People's Committee held a press conference on the socio-economic situation in the first 6 months of 2024

Attending the press conference were representatives of leaders of departments, branches and sectors; representatives of press agencies and journalists and reporters in the province.

Announcing the socio-economic, defense and security situation of the province in the first 6 months of 2024, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Van Truong said that despite many difficulties, with the drastic, timely and effective leadership and direction of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee; the efforts of all levels, sectors, business community and people in the province, in general, the socio-economic situation continued to maintain growth momentum, had positive changes and achieved many important results in all sectors and fields.

In particular, the Provincial People's Committee has paid attention to and focused on implementing the Action Programs and plans to implement Resolution No. 39-NQ/TW of the Politburo on building and developing Nghe An province to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Nghe An province has coordinated with central ministries and branches to complete the dossier, and the National Assembly has approved a Resolution on piloting the addition of a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Nghe An province.

According to data released by the General Statistics Office, the growth rate of total product in the province in the first 6 months of the year is estimated at 6.76%, ranking 3rd in the North Central region and 26th in the country, higher than the same period in 2023.

Budget revenue in the first 6 months of the year is estimated at 11,897 billion VND, reaching 74.8% of the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council, equal to 140.2% of the same period and exceeding the set scenario.

The 6-month industrial production index is estimated to increase by 10.03% over the same period. The export turnover of goods is estimated at 1,350.5 million USD, the total import turnover is estimated at 1,018.45 million USD, an increase of 53.33% over the same period in 2023.

The Provincial People's Committee has implemented many solutions to improve the investment and business environment, attract investment and support business development. By June 15, the province had granted 39 new projects and adjusted 77 projects, with a total capital of VND16,921.9 billion.

By June 20, the total public investment plan had disbursed VND3,281,992 billion, reaching 36.16%, 29.7% higher than the same period; of which, the concentrated public investment capital managed by the province had disbursed VND1,561,992 billion, reaching 33.75%.

The cultural and social fields are given attention, social security is ensured. Nghe An has successfully completed the 2023-2024 school year, and organized exams well.

Foreign affairs were actively implemented, with many outstanding results. Administrative reform and digital transformation were focused on and had many changes. National defense, security and social order and safety were ensured.

At the press conference, leaders of departments, branches and sectors provided some information to journalists and reporters regarding the issues: construction quality of the National Highway 7 renovation and upgrading project; responsibilities of units related to the incident of many workers suffering from pneumoconiosis and the number and treatment of workers suffering from pneumoconiosis.