At the regular meeting in February 2024, Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Pham Hong Quang said: The index of industrial production (IIP) in February is estimated to increase by 5.96% compared to February 2023. Goods to serve people during Tet are abundant, meeting consumer needs, with no scarcity, shortage of goods, or sudden increase in prices. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in February were estimated at 11,931.6 billion VND, an increase of 42.77%.

Overview of the meeting

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung chairs the meeting

In February 2024, farmers focused on cultivating rice and growing spring vegetables to ensure progress. As of February 15, 2024, the total spring crop planting area in the province is estimated to reach 124,070.46 hectares, an increase of 1.03% over the same period in 2023.

Director of Department of Planning and Investment Pham Hong Quang reports on the implementation of the socio-economic development plan for February, key tasks and solutions for March 2024

The concentrated afforestation area in February 2024 is estimated to reach 1,763 hectares, an increase of 9.5%; Accumulated in the first 2 months of the year is estimated to reach 3,100 hectares, an increase of 2.48%. Localities and units in the province have actively responded to the 2024 Tree Planting Festival, strengthening forest management, protection and development. Total seafood production in February 2024 is estimated to reach 14,238.9 tons, up 1.85% over the same period in 2023; of which, mining output is estimated at 8,726 tons, an increase of 1.84%; aquaculture output is estimated at 5,512.9 tons, an increase of 1.86%. Accumulated in the first 2 months of the year, total seafood output is estimated at 31,797.1 tons, up 2.75% over the same period.

During the month, the province continued to focus on completing the appraisal of a number of communes meeting new-style rural standards, advanced new-style rural, and model new-style rural in 2023; at the same time, deploy specific tasks for localities and units. Localities and units organized and launched the movement to implement the New-style Rural Areas Building Program right from the beginning of the year.

The index of industrial production (IIP) in February is estimated to increase by 5.96% compared to February 2023. Goods to serve people during Tet are abundant, meeting consumer needs, with no scarcity, shortage of goods, or sudden increase in prices. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in February were estimated at 11,931.6 billion VND, an increase of 42.77%; accumulated in the first 2 months of the year is estimated to reach 24,294.2 billion VND, an increase of 26.6% over the same period in 2023.

It is estimated that in February 2024, the number of tourists reached 750,000 turns; of which, staying guests reached 450,000 turns and international visitors reached 7,000 turns. Total revenue from tourists reached 1,980 billion VND, of which tourism revenue was estimated at 752 billion VND. Accumulated in the first 2 months of the year, the number of tourists is estimated to reach 1.35 million turns, equal to 104% compared to the same period in 2023, including 800,000 turns of hotel guests and 14,500 turns of international guests. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 3,541 billion VND, of which tourism revenue is estimated at 1,355 billion VND, equal to 135% compared to the same period in 2023.

State budget revenue in the area in the first 2 months of the year is estimated to reach 4,224.7 billion VND, reaching 26.6% of the estimate and equal to 144.8% of the same period in 2023. Local budget expenditure for 02 months is estimated to be 7,416 billion VND, reaching 20.5% of the estimate.

As of January 31, 2024, the total public investment plan for 2023 has disbursed 8,585.59 billion VND, reaching 95.04%/plan delivered at the beginning of the year; of which, concentrated public investment capital has disbursed 5,217,731 billion VND, reaching 93.44%. The province continues to focus on directing and accelerating construction progress, and at the same time implementing work to ensure traffic safety and labor safety for projects: Coastal road from Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa) - Cua Lo (Nghe An) section from Km7 - Km76; Road connecting Vinh - Cua Lo (phase 2); Road connecting National Highway 7C (Do Luong) to Ho Chi Minh Road (Tan Ky), etc.

In February 2024 (as of February 22, 2024), newly granted 06 projects with a total investment capital of 7,635.9 billion VND; adjusted 06 projects, including 01 adjusted project with total investment capital increased by 1.9 billion VND. Total newly registered and increased capital is 7,637.8 billion VND. The whole province has established 365 new enterprises with a total registered capital of 4,592 billion VND; There were 259 enterprises operating again during the period, equal to 88.09% compared to the same period in 2023.

The cultural and social field achieved many positive results. During the month, all levels and branches paid attention to organizing Happy Spring, welcoming Tet for policy beneficiaries, disadvantaged families, lonely elderly people, homeless children, homeless people, and especially difficult circumstances. Visiting and giving Lunar New Year gifts to units and subjects from the budget with a total budget of more than 218 billion VND. Completing the provision of 1,080,255 kg of rice to relieve hunger during Tet for 16,469 households with 72,017 people in 08 districts. In particular, in addition to resources from the state budget, Nghe An has very effectively implemented the work of calling and mobilizing resources from society. Through the Program "Tet for the Poor - Spring of the Dragon in 2024", there are 237 agencies, units, enterprises, and benefactors registered to support the Program with a total value of amount and goods converted to more than 144.9 billion VND.

International cooperation and integration activities continue to be implemented effectively. National defense, security and social order and safety are guaranteed. Inspection and resolution of complaints and denunciations continue to be implemented effectively and on schedule according to plan, focusing on areas where violations are likely to occur and of public concern.

Kim Oanh (collecting)