Attracting FDI investment in Nghe An is a bright spot in the general difficult picture.

On the afternoon of August 25, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the regular meeting of August 2023 of the Provincial People's Committee.

Comrades: Nguyen Nam Dinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Bui Thanh An - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and members of the Provincial People's Committee, leaders of departments, branches and sectors attended the meeting.

Overview of the regular August meeting of the Provincial People's Committee. Photo: Pham Bang

At the meeting, leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and departments, branches and sectors focused on discussing the socio -economic situation; the implementation of the state budget estimate in August, key tasks and solutions for September 2023.

Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Pham Hong Quang said that in August, all levels and sectors will continue to focus on directing and implementing key tasks for the third quarter and the last 6 months of 2023 according to the Resolution of the Provincial People's Council and the Decision of the Provincial People's Committee; continue to implement the Program of socio-economic recovery and development, production and business development...

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung chaired the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Agricultural production is stable. The industrial production index in August is estimated to increase by 13.24% over the same period; the cumulative increase in the first 8 months is estimated at 3.59%. Total export turnover is estimated at 215 million USD, up 11.97%; import turnover is estimated at 105 million USD.

Total tourism revenue in August is estimated at 629 billion VND, with 750,000 visitors. In the first 8 months, the number of tourists is estimated at 6.7 million, up 21% over the same period in 2022. Budget revenue in August is estimated at 1,140 billion VND, in the first 8 months it is estimated at 10,878 billion VND, reaching 68.6% of the estimate and equal to 78.9% over the same period.

Chief of the Provincial People's Committee Office Dang Thanh Tung presented a report on the implementation of the conclusions of the Chairman and Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee. Photo: Pham Bang

The investment attraction situation continues to achieve positive results. By August 22, the province had granted new licenses to 10 projects with a total investment capital of more than VND4,263 billion, bringing the total number of newly granted projects since the beginning of the year to 79. The total newly granted and increased capital since the beginning of the year is more than VND28,834 billion, an increase of 2.6% in the number of projects and 1.4 times in total registered capital compared to the same period. Regarding FDI capital alone, the province has attracted 890 million USD and is showing many positive signs.

Regarding public investment, as of August 20, 2023, more than VND 3,993 billion had been disbursed, reaching 44.21% of the plan, of which the concentrated public investment capital managed by the province had disbursed 37.72%. The Party Committee of the Provincial People's Committee issued Resolution No. 418 dated July 31, 2023 on promoting the allocation and disbursement of public investment capital, 3 National Target Programs and the Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Program.

Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Pham Hong Quang presented a report on the socio-economic situation in August and tasks for September. Photo: Pham Bang

The cultural and social fields continue to receive attention and direction. Currently, the whole province has 147 schools that have been recognized as meeting national standards. The quality of medical examination and treatment has been gradually improved, basically meeting the needs of the people. Many cultural and sports events have been organized enthusiastically, leaving many impressions.

Administrative reform, strengthening discipline and order continue to receive attention. Continue to direct departments, branches and localities to vigorously implement Project No. 06/CP of the Government, serving the construction of digital government and digital citizens. National defense - security, social order and safety are maintained and stable.

Director of the Department of Finance Trinh Thanh Hai presented a report on the implementation of the state budget estimate for 8 months, key tasks and solutions for September 2023. Photo: Pham Bang

In addition to the achieved results, budget revenue decreased compared to the same period due to the increase in input prices and local labor shortages affecting production and business. Enterprises producing key products in the area faced difficulties and the real estate market continued to cool down.

In addition, the progress of implementing and disbursing public investment capital, the Socio-Economic Development Recovery Program and three national target programs is still slow. The results of the announcement of the provincial digital transformation index ranking in 2022, although increasing by three places, are still low.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/thu-hut-dau-tu-fdi-cua-nghe-an-la-diem-sang-trong-buc-tranh-kho-khan-chung-post275350.html