At the press conference, representatives of the provincial Statistics Office announced some basic issues on the socio-economic situation in 2023.
Accordingly, 2023 is a very important year in implementing the Resolution of the 22nd Provincial Party Congress, the Resolution of the Provincial People's Council on the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan 2021 - 2025. The Provincial People's Committee has resolutely directed and implemented tasks and solutions to remove difficulties, focus on maintaining production and business, and enhance economic growth. Therefore, the province's socio-economic situation in 2023 has achieved positive and comprehensive results, basically achieving the set general goals.
Specifically: Gross domestic product (GRDP) in the whole province (at 2010 comparative prices) is estimated at VND 53,389.8 billion, an increase of 7.27% compared to 2022. Of which: Added value of sector I (agriculture, forestry and fishery) is estimated at VND 4,693.9 billion, an increase of 2.86%, contributing 0.26 percentage points; sector II (industry - construction) is estimated at VND 18,969.3 billion, an increase of 2.95%, contributing 1.09 percentage points (industry alone is estimated at VND 14,404.8 billion, an increase of 1.51%, contributing 0.43 percentage points); sector III (services) is estimated at VND 20,402.2 billion, an increase of 13.23%, contributing 4.79 percentage points; Product tax minus product subsidy VND 9,324.4 billion, up 6.38%, contributing 1.13 percentage points.
The economic structure continues to shift towards reducing the proportion of agriculture, forestry and fishery, increasing the proportion of the service sector. The service sector is gradually becoming the province's strength when the tourism industry is invested in and developed into a spearhead economic sector.
Total budget revenue in the province (excluding VAT refund) in 2023 is estimated at VND 16,431 billion, reaching 73.4% of the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council and decreasing by 32.3% compared to 2022. Of which: Domestic revenue is estimated at VND 13,556 billion (accounting for 82.5% of total revenue), reaching 75.1% of the annual estimate; revenue from import and export activities is estimated at VND 2,875 billion (accounting for 17.5% of total revenue), reaching 66.4% of the estimate.
Total local budget expenditure estimated to be implemented in 2023 is VND 16,112.2 billion, reaching 91% of the estimate, down 0.8% compared to 2022.
Total development investment capital in the whole province in 2023 is estimated at 32,155.8 billion VND, an increase of 7.5% compared to 2022.
In 2023, erratic weather conditions affected the growth and development of crops, while input material prices were high and livestock product prices were low. However, all levels, sectors, and localities in the province have implemented many solutions, bringing important results to agricultural, forestry, and fishery production.
Total grain output in 2023 is estimated at 455.6 thousand tons, down 0.2% (- 0.7 thousand tons) compared to 2022 and reaching 102.9% of the 2023 plan. Total live weight meat output in 2023 is estimated at 66.5 thousand tons, up 5.7% (+ 3.6 thousand tons) compared to 2022 and reaching 111.4% of the annual plan. The preliminary newly planted forest area is 315 hectares, up 64.1% (+ 123 hectares) compared to 2022. Aquaculture output in 2023 is estimated at 69.3 thousand tons, up 5.5% (+ 3.6 thousand tons).
The work of building new rural areas, advanced new rural areas, and model new rural areas continues to achieve positive and comprehensive results, exceeding the set targets.
In general, trade and service activities are vibrant, retail sales of goods and services are increasing. Export activities are still maintained as every year, but import activities are more difficult.
Passenger and freight transport activities recovered positively, achieving high growth rates.
In 2023, with policies and orientations prioritizing tourism development, tourism business activities in the province continue to flourish and develop strongly. The total number of visitors to tourist attractions in the province is estimated at 6,598.3 thousand, up 77.7% compared to 2022 and exceeding the annual plan by 23.3%. The total number of visitors to accommodation establishments is estimated at 1,368.8 thousand, up 58.1%, reaching 94.% of the annual plan; the number of days visitors stay is estimated at 1,881.7 thousand, up 54.8%. Tourism revenue is estimated at nearly 6,516.3 billion VND; exceeding the annual plan by 26.5%.
During the year, the province created jobs for 20,500 workers; organized vocational training for 17,600 workers; provided job counseling and referrals for 35,600 workers; helped 6,100 workers enjoy unemployment insurance; and provided preferential loans for 9,000 workers to create jobs.
Social security and poverty reduction work has always been given attention; the quality of medical examination and treatment has been improved; the quality of education has been ensured and enhanced. Cultural and sports activities are rich and diverse. In addition, the social order and safety situation in the province has been maintained.
During the press conference, the Provincial Statistics Office took time to answer questions from reporters, journalists and delegates on issues related to the socio-economic situation in 2023.
Lan Anh - Anh Tuan
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