Exporting a batch of buses from Thaco Auto Factory at Chu Lai port, Quang Nam province - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG
According to Ms. Thang, with the strength of being the "front" of the country, the "gateway" to the sea, the North Central and Central coastal regions have maintained their growth rate. In 2023, the regional economic growth rate reached 5.51%, higher than the national average (5.05%).
However, despite a strong economic restructuring, in 2023, the region's export turnover will only reach over 22 billion USD, equivalent to the value in 2022.
Meanwhile, import turnover reached nearly 24.7 billion USD, down more than 2 billion USD compared to 2022. Of which, Thanh Hoa is the leading locality in the region in terms of import and export turnover, followed by Quang Ngai, Ha Tinh, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa...
At the program, many delegates recognized that this is a modest number compared to the overall picture of the country's export turnover in 2023 (more than 354 billion USD).
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade said that although the economic growth of the region is higher than the national average, compared to the set target, there are many issues that need to be solved.
Specifically, the issue of marine economy has not had a breakthrough. The operational efficiency of coastal economic zones, industrial parks, and industrial clusters has not changed much, and has not been able to maximize the advantages of other economic infrastructures such as airports and seaports.
Central region trades online with foreign markets
The conference on trade promotion and import-export development in the Central region was held in person and online to provide information on mechanisms and policies to promote import-export development in the region.
The live program has about 250 delegates from provinces and cities in the Central and Central Highlands regions, departments of industry and trade, trade promotion centers, industry associations, embassies, foreign trade promotion organizations and businesses.
During the three-day conference, there will also be online trading, helping businesses export goods with businesses in East Asian and Middle Eastern countries.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nam-2023-xuat-khau-khu-vuc-mien-trung-chi-hon-22-ti-usd-20240628152143868.htm
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