According to the report at the 24th Session of the People's Council of Bac Ninh province (term XIX), Bac Ninh province achieved 17/17 socio-economic targets, with the total product in the area (GRDP) increasing by 6.03% compared to 2023. In particular, trade and service activities developed well, tourism revenue increased by 50%; state budget revenue increased by 13.92%; foreign investment attraction reached over 4.8 billion USD, ranking first in the country. In 2024, the socio-economic situation of Cao Bang province continued to change positively, achieving quite comprehensive results in the context of being heavily affected by natural disasters. One of the growth drivers of the province is the capital source of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas for the 2021-2030 period (National Target Program 1719). In 10 years of formation and development, the border district of Ia H'Drai (Kon Tum) has been converged by many cultural sources, thereby forming and developing many types of rich and diverse folk culture, bearing the unique characteristics of 8 ethnic groups living together. Participating in the 2nd Gong and Xoang Festival of Ethnic Minorities in Kon Tum Province, the artisans of Ia Dal commune, Ia H'Drai district performed an art program with the theme "Colors of Thai culture" and made a good impression on friends and tourists from near and far. In recent years, Quang Nam province has focused on fully and effectively implementing ethnic programs and policies, helping the ethnic minority and mountainous areas of the province to have significant changes. In particular, since the implementation of the National Target Program on Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas (National Target Program 1719), it has been considered one of the important levers in shortening the gap between mountainous areas and lowland areas. Reporters of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper had an interview with Mr. Ha Ra Dieu, Deputy Head of the Ethnic Minorities Committee of Quang Nam province on this issue. On the evening of December 14, the People's Committee of Kon Tum province held the Closing Ceremony of the 5th Kon Tum Cultural - Tourism Week and the 2nd Kon Tum Gong and Xoang Festival of Ethnic Minorities in 2024. With determination, daring to think, daring to do clean agriculture, Ms. Thi Khui, 40 years old, Mnong ethnic group, in Dong Nai commune, Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province, established the Trang Co Bu Lach Organic Cashew Agricultural Cooperative (HTX). The Cooperative has gathered people who share the same determination to build a chain of links and cashew consumption for local people. To realize the Resolution of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee on socio-economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas, not only are the ethnic support policies and investments of the State and local authorities being implemented synchronously and effectively... but there are also efforts from the people, especially the role of prestigious people in the community. They are like the "big trees" of the village, devoted to the work of the community every day and taking the lead in emulation movements at the grassroots level for people to follow... Passing the winding roads around dangerous passes, towering mountains, the land of Quan Ba (Ha Giang) appears before the eyes of tourists like a unique, colorful picture of terrain, mountains, villages and customs, practices, attractive stops, meeting the needs of exploring the wild, remote lands of tourists from all regions. General news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper. The morning news of December 14, has the following notable information: 2 more National Intangible Cultural Heritages in Binh Dinh. Bringing Oriental medicine into tourism products. Artisans devote their youth to preserving Then heritage. Along with other news in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. Son Duong district (Tuyen Quang province), is home to 19 ethnic minorities, with rich and diverse cultural characteristics. However, the living conditions of ethnic minority and mountainous areas are still difficult, especially in terms of infrastructure and income. Faced with this situation, the National Target Programs (NTPs) for socio-economic development have been implemented and promoted effectively, bringing positive changes to the material and spiritual life of the people. On December 14, the Ethnic Minorities Committee of Ca Mau province in coordination with the provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities organized the Contest "Learning about the provisions of the law on early marriage and consanguineous marriage in 2024". According to the report at the 24th Session of the People's Council of Bac Ninh province (term XIX), Bac Ninh province achieved 17/17 socio-economic targets, with the total product in the area (GRDP) increasing by 6.03% compared to 2023. In particular, trade and service activities developed well, tourism revenue increased by 50%; state budget revenue increased by 13.92%; attracting foreign investment reached over 4.8 billion USD, ranking first in the country. In recent years, policy capital has "supported" people in Dak Nong province to develop their livelihoods, stabilize production, to increase income, contributing to rapid and sustainable poverty reduction. In an effort to implement the National Target Program (NTP) on sustainable poverty reduction, Son Duong district (Tuyen Quang province) has effectively implemented support policies, especially focusing on vocational training and job creation for people, bringing about remarkable progress in socio-economic development.
The People's Council of Bac Ninh province has just opened the 24th session of the People's Council of Bac Ninh province to review and evaluate important contents on socio-economic development, national defense and security in 2024; tasks and solutions in 2025 and some important contents. At the session, delegates agreed with the reports summarizing the activities of the Provincial People's Council, the socio-economic development report of the Provincial People's Committee and the reports of the units.
The report at the meeting said that in 2024, the Provincial People's Committee focused on organizing close direction, drastic management, and actively implementing the 2024 work theme, thereby achieving 17/17 targets on socio-economic development for the whole year of 2024, of which 04/17 targets exceeded the plan; 13/17 targets met the set plan. GRDP in 2024 is estimated to increase by 6.03% compared to 2023. Average income per capita is estimated at 73 million VND, up 14.8%. The index of industrial production (IIP) increased by 5.7%. Total retail sales of goods and service revenue increased by 10.5%. Tourism revenue increased by 50%. Total import-export turnover is estimated at 75.9 billion USD, up 1%.
Foreign investment attraction increased by 2.9% in the number of newly licensed projects and 70.7% in registered capital over the same period; domestic investment attraction increased by 2.2 times in the number of newly licensed projects and 3 times in registered capital; newly established enterprises increased by 10.1% and registered capital increased by 9.8%. State budget revenue is estimated at 106.18% of the estimate, up 13.92%. Local budget expenditure is estimated at 99.7% of the estimate, up 38.8%. Total mobilized capital increased by 10.4% compared to the end of 2023; outstanding loans increased by 20.5%.
Foreign affairs and cooperation activities with localities and units continue to be promoted, enhancing the province's position. Successfully organized the Conference to announce the planning and promote investment in Bac Ninh province in 2024. Organized a monthly Business Meeting Program. Focused on implementing the Bac Ninh Provincial Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050; Bac Ninh Urban Master Plan; Approved 26/29 Zoning Planning projects as a basis for attracting large-scale investment projects.
Strictly manage and effectively use land resources and protect the environment. Focus on and resolutely direct the effective implementation of environmental pollution solutions in Phong Khe, Phu Lam, and Van Mon. Strengthen local defense and military, maintain political security, order, and social safety. The province's 1-year summary of traffic safety, traffic accidents decreased in all 3 criteria compared to 2023.
The quality of key education and mass education continues to affirm its top position in the country. The National High School Excellent Student Competition for the 2023-2024 school year ranked first nationwide in terms of the percentage of candidates winning first prizes, and second in terms of the percentage of candidates winning prizes; 03 candidates won medals at the International and Regional Olympic competitions. The 2024 High School Graduation Exam ranked fifth nationwide in terms of average score; there were 13 national valedictorians in group C.
Comprehensively develop the fields of culture, health, ensure social security and welfare, improve people's lives. Bac Ninh is a province with no poor households, prioritizing resources to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses throughout the province for policy families, meritorious people, near-poor households and people in difficult circumstances.
In addition to the achieved results, there are still some difficulties and problems, such as: Storm No. 3 caused damage to agricultural and industrial production, infrastructure and investment in repairing the dike system and irrigation works; the infrastructure of industrial parks is still slow in some places, not fully and synchronously implemented, some infrastructure works outside the fence of industrial parks are still slow (construction progress of provincial road 285B, Ring Road 4, Road 287, etc.); the number of classes of many schools after the merger exceeds the criteria for recognition of schools meeting national standards; site clearance, progress of key works and projects is slow, affecting the disbursement progress; the implementation of investment in building technical infrastructure for environmental protection, especially centralized wastewater treatment systems in industrial clusters and craft villages that pollute the environment, is still slow...
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