Leaders of the Department of Planning and Investment said that at the regular meeting of the Provincial People's Committee in August 2023, which took place on the afternoon of August 25. Mr. Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting.

Overview of the meeting

Regarding agricultural production, in August 2023, farmers mainly continue to focus on taking care of summer-autumn crops and producing summer crops. As of August 15, 2023, the planting area of the Summer-Autumn crop was estimated at 80,153.76 hectares, equaling 95.63% over the same period last year. The sowing area of the crop in 2023 was estimated at 64,324.27 ha, equaling 94.89% over the same period last year.

Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Pham Hong Quang reports on the socio-economic situation in August 2023

The index of industrial production (IIP) in August was estimated to increase by 13.24% over the same period; for 8 months, IIP was estimated to increase by 3.59%; in which, water supply, management and treatment of waste and wastewater increased by 21.64%; mining industry increased by 0.96%; processing and manufacturing industry increased by 5.63% over the same period last year. Accumulating 8 months, some products were estimated to increase compared to the same period last year such as: 208 million liters of fish sauce, up 36.38%; 33 thousand tons of yogurt, up 7.96%; 113.6 thousand tons of animal feed, up 16.3%; 26.8 thousand tons of fertilizers, up 21.55%; 3,059.4 million KWh of commercial electricity, up 8.05%; etc.

Total retail sales of consumer goods and services in August 2023 were estimated at 10,675 billion VND, up 23.97% over the same period last year (up 0.7% compared to July 2023). The total export turnover of goods in August was estimated at 215 million USD, up 11.97%; Import turnover in August was estimated at 105 million USD. It was estimated that the number of tourists in August is 750,000; in which, staying guests reached 450,000. Total tourism revenue in August was estimated at 629 billion VND.

It is expected that by August 31, 2023, the total mobilized capital in the area shall reach 282,991 billion VND, up 4.2% compared to the beginning of the year, higher than the same period last year (7.8%); Total debts of credit institutions in the area were estimated at 282,193 billion VND, up 3.9% compared to the beginning of the year, lower than the same period last year (8.4%).

State budget revenue in the province in August was estimated at 1,140 billion VND, accumulated in 8 months was estimated at 10,878 billion VND, reaching 68.6% of the estimate and equalling 78.9% compared to the same period last year. In which, domestic revenue in August was estimated at 1,100 billion VND, accumulated in 8 months was estimated at 10,202 billion VND, reaching 69.9% of the estimate and equalling 80.1% compared to the same period in 2022.  Revenue from import and export activities, in August was estimated to be 40 billion VND, cumulative for 8 months is estimated to be 670.9 billion VND, reaching 53.7% of the estimate and equal to 63.7% of the same period.

In August (as of August 22, 2023), 10 new projects were granted investment licenses with a total registered capital of over 4,263.7 billion VND; 15 projects were adjusted, of which 02 projects adjusted capital to increase over 18.9 billion VND. Cumulatively in 2023 (as of August 22, 2023), the province has granted new licenses to 79 projects with a total registered investment capital of 26,103.1 billion VND; adjusted 112 projects, in which adjusted total investment capital of 29 projects (increased by 2,731.3 billion VND). Total new and additional capital is 28,834.4 billion VND. Compared to the same period last year, the number of newly granted projects increased by 2.6%, the total newly registered capital increased by 1.4 times.

The province continues to focus on supporting investors to accelerate the progress of key projects. It has completed the report on inspection results and the plan to handle projects behind schedule in 2022, and made a plan to inspect the delayed projects in 2023.

As of August 20, 2023, the public investment plan in 2023 has disbursed 3,993.744 billion VND, reaching 44.21% of the plan, in which the public investment capital managed by the province has been disbursed at 37.72%.

The culture and society has achieved many positive results. The province held a summary of the 2022-2023 school year and prepared to deploy the tasks of the 2023-2024 school year; Nghe An ranked 22nd out of 63 provinces and cities in terms of high school graduation exam scores nationwide. Perform well the medical examination, treatment and rehabilitation work in the province. By August 15, 2023, the whole province has created jobs for 34,100 people, reaching 76.6% of the plan.

National defense - security and social order and safety are ensured; perform well inspection, settlement of complaints and denunciations. Administrative reform, strengthening of discipline and discipline continue to receive attention.

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