According to the report at the regular meeting of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC) held on the afternoon of January 26, 2026, in January 2026, all levels and sectors focused on implementing the Resolutions of the Government and the Resolutions of the Provincial People's Council; summarizing the work of 2025 and implementing tasks for 2026; preparing for activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026; and especially, the 14th National Party Congress was successfully held (from January 19-23, 2026).

Overview of the regular meeting of the PPC in January 2026

Chairman of the PPC Vo Trong Hai presides over the meeting

Based on the Provincial People's Council's resolutions related to the 2026 plan, the PPC has issued decisions to implement them. To promptly implement Government Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP, the PPC has directed specialized agencies to promptly advise on the PPC's decision on the main tasks and solutions for socio-economic development and the state budget estimate for 2026; including 5 key areas of direction and management, 12 groups of main tasks and solutions, and 151 specific tasks assigned to departments, sectors, and localities; simultaneously, developing growth scenarios for 2026 for each quarter and the whole year; and establishing 5 working groups to direct and promote the implementation of the plan and tasks from the very beginning of the year with the highest spirit and determination.

The area planted with annual crops in the 2025 winter season throughout the province is estimated at 39,214.91 hectares, reaching 116.62% of the plan and 98.89% compared to the same period last year. As of January 15, 2026, the area planted with spring crops throughout the province is estimated at 21,432 hectares, reaching 16.44% of the plan and 35.47% compared to the same period last year, etc.

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for January 2026 is estimated to increase by 20.62% compared to January 2025; of which, mining industry increased by 30.69%; manufacturing industry increased by 20.95%; electricity, gas, hot water, steam and air conditioning production and distribution is estimated to increase by 14.21%; water supply, waste management and wastewater treatment activities are estimated to increase by 5.96%.

Total retail sales of goods are estimated at 13,588 billion VND, an increase of 8.26% compared to the same period in 2025. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has focused on monitoring the supply of goods for Tet (Lunar New Year); directing supermarkets, shopping malls, and businesses involved in the trading and distribution of goods to implement solutions to ensure a balance between supply and demand and stabilize the market before, during, and after the Lunar New Year. Export turnover in January 2026 is estimated at 390 million USD, an increase of 44.3%; import turnover is estimated at 300 million USD, an increase of 28.3% compared to the same period in 2025.

January 2026 features an extended New Year's holiday with favorable weather, attracting a large number of locals and tourists to visit and experience tourist areas and attractions throughout the province. Cultural and historical tourist sites continue to record increased visitor numbers towards the end of the year. The total number of tourists in January 2026 is estimated at 720,000, a 3% increase compared to the same period last year, including an estimated 390,000 overnight visitors and an estimated 10,000 international visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at 1,671 billion VND, of which tourism-related revenue is estimated at 802 billion VND, a 10% increase compared to the same period last year.

State budget revenue is estimated at 3,176 billion VND, reaching 13.6% of the projected target and equaling 97.2% compared to the same period in 2025. Of this, domestic revenue is estimated at 2,900 billion VND, reaching 13.6% of the projected target and equaling 91.6% compared to the same period in 2025; revenue from import and export activities is estimated at 188 billion VND, reaching 10.2% of the projected target and increasing by 101.2% compared to the same period.

Regarding public investment, for the 2025 plan, in January 2026, the Provincial People's Committee continued to direct and urge the disbursement of public investment capital. For the 2026 plan, in accordance with Resolution No. 69/NQ-HĐND dated December 12, 2025, of the Provincial People's Council on the 2026 public investment plan, the Provincial People's Committee allocated 8,784.811 billion VND out of the 12,584.811 billion VND allocated by the Prime Minister (reaching 69.8%), with the remaining 3,800 billion VND (accounting for 30.2% of the total plan) for the Vinh - Thanh Thuy Expressway construction project. The Department of Finance has notified each investor of the 2026 public investment capital plan for timely implementation.

The Steering Committee for Key Projects in the province held its first meeting, and the PPC issued Decision No. 4387/QD-UBND dated December 31, 2025, assigning tasks to the Vice Chairmen of the PPC and the Directors of Departments and Agencies to monitor, direct, and supervise each key project.

Regarding investment attraction, in the month (up to January 23, 2026), the province approved investment policies/issued investment registration certificates for 2 projects with a total investment of 36.34 billion VND, and adjusted 7 projects, including capital adjustments for 3 projects with a total investment increase of 41.63 billion VND. The total newly approved and increased investment capital was 77.97 billion VND. Of this, FDI investment was newly approved for 1 project with a total registered investment capital of 0.7 million USD.

International cooperation and integration activities continued to be implemented effectively. The education sector directed educational institutions to complete the first semester review and implement the second semester plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Medical examination and treatment at all levels continued to be well organized. Research and application activities promoting scientific and technological advancements are implemented regularly, synchronously, and effectively. Departments, sectors, and localities focus on preparing well the conditions for people to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse in a joyful, healthy, safe, and economical manner. The work of implementing policies for those who have rendered meritorious services to the revolution and ensuring social welfare during the Tet holiday is also carried out effectively, etc.

The Nghe An PPC has issued the Administrative Reform Plan for 2026; which requires agencies, units, and localities to continue to innovate and improve the quality of leadership, management, and implementation of administrative reform tasks with the theme "Decisive action, tighten discipline, strengthen innovation"... National defense, security, and social order and safety are maintained.

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