[Update] - Provincial People's Committee assesses economic situation

On July 31, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province held a regular meeting for July 2024 to listen to a report on the socio-economic situation in July; discuss and decide on key solutions for socio-economic development in August 2024 and a number of other important issues. Comrade Do Minh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting.

Overview of the meeting.

Attending the meeting were Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee, members of the Provincial People's Committee; representatives of leaders of provincial departments, agencies, branches and unions.

Delegates attending the meeting.

Promoting the growth momentum in the first 6 months of 2024, the province's socio-economic situation in July continued to develop, with many sectors increasing significantly compared to the same period. Notably, agricultural production continued to be stable, with no major epidemics in crops and livestock. Management of exploitation and aquaculture, ensuring safety for people and fishing vessels operating at sea were strengthened; the output of exploitation and aquaculture was estimated at 19,304 tons, an increase of 2.7% over the same period. Disaster prevention and control work was strictly implemented according to the "4 on-site" motto, ensuring the safety of people's lives and property.

The National Target Program on New Rural Development (NTM) and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) Program continued to receive attention; in the month, 7 more communes were recognized as meeting advanced NTM standards; 2 communes and 6 villages were recognized as meeting model NTM standards; and 18 more OCOP products were created.

Chief of Office of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Trong Trang presented a report on the socio-economic situation in July 2024.

The industrial and construction sector continued to thrive, becoming the main driving force for economic growth. The industrial production index (IIP) in July increased by 18.4% year-on-year. Most major industrial products had increased output compared to the same period last year.

In addition, state management of construction investment and construction quality management has received attention. Retail sales of goods and some service sectors in July were estimated at VND17,131 billion, up 17% over the same period. Import and export activities continued to increase strongly; export value in July was estimated at USD548.7 million, up 17.2%; import value was estimated at USD869.1 million, up 24.1%.

Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Van Cuong spoke at the meeting.

Tourism activities are bustling. The opening and operation of SunWorld Sam Son Water Park is one of the "highlights" contributing to attracting a large number of tourists to Thanh Hoa. According to statistics, the total number of tourists in July is estimated at 3,120 thousand (of which international visitors are estimated at 138.4 thousand), an increase of 37.1% over the same period; total tourism revenue is estimated at 8,015 billion VND, an increase of 63.7%.

Director of Department of Construction Phan Le Quang spoke at the meeting.

State budget revenue in July is estimated at VND 3,589 billion, up 34.4% over the same period; accumulated revenue in the first 7 months of 2024 is estimated at VND 33,259 billion, equal to 93.5% of the estimate and up 40% over the same period.

Director of the Department of Education and Training Tran Van Thuc spoke at the meeting.

The quality of cultural and social activities has been improved. In the 2024 high school graduation exam, Thanh Hoa province is the locality with the highest score of 10 in the country, the average exam score increased by 3 levels compared to 2023; there is 1 national valedictorian (group C00), 1 student won a Silver medal at the International Physics Olympiad. Dong A Thanh Hoa Football Club successfully defended the title of National Cup champion in 2024. Social security policies and regimes, gratitude activities, and repayment of debts are fully and promptly implemented. Political security, social order and safety are ensured.

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