On the afternoon of January 9, the Department of Industry and Trade held a conference to summarize 2024 and deploy tasks for 2025. Comrade Mai Xuan Liem, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee attended the conference.
Conference overview.
In 2024, the industry and trade sector will continue to face many difficulties and challenges. However, with drastic management solutions and efforts from the province, the industry and trade sector and the business community, the sector's indicators still achieved remarkable results.
Comrade Le Tien Dung, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, delivered the opening speech at the conference.
Representatives of departments, branches and enterprises attended the conference.
The index of industrial production (IIP) reached 19.25%; industrial added value increased by 20.09% over the same period (more than double the growth rate in 2023, in 2023 it increased by 9.8%).
In import-export activities, the province currently has 304 enterprises exporting to 68 markets with 55 types of goods. In 2024, the total export value will reach 6.29 billion USD, equal to 104.9% of the plan.
Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reached VND 197,671 billion, equal to 105.1% of the plan and up 14.3% over the same period. Essential goods serving consumer needs are abundant, prices are stable, there is no speculation or price gouging, especially during holidays, tourist seasons and festivals. Stimulus programs, promotional programs, and fairs are held regularly in localities. E-commerce is increasingly developing, creating momentum for digital transformation activities of enterprises, raising awareness and shopping habits of the people.
The Department of Industry and Trade chaired the conference.
In 2024, the industry and trade sector completed many tasks in state management such as planning and zoning; industrial and domestic trade management; import-export and international economic integration; energy management; food safety...
During the year, 46 more industrial projects were approved in principle and granted direct investment certificates with registered capital of VND 11.73 trillion and USD 242.2 million. The Department of Industry and Trade has strongly advised on investment activities in industrial park infrastructure to accelerate the completion of procedures and construction progress; Minh Tien Industrial Park (Ngoc Lac) and Thuan Loc Industrial Park (Hau Loc) have been established, bringing the total number of industrial parks established (investors are enterprises) to 47 industrial parks.
In addition, there have been additional large-scale projects put into operation such as: SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory in Bim Son Industrial Park; Le Gia Seafood Canned Food Factory (Hoang Hoa); Shoe Factory in Thieu Phu Commune (Thieu Hoa); Thuong Xuan Shoe Factory in Xuan Duong Commune (Thuong Xuan), Radian Car Tire Factory in Bim Son Industrial Park... contributing greatly to the province's added production value, contributing to the shift in labor structure. Also in the year, many key power grid infrastructure projects were completed, with electricity production reaching more than 12.9 billion kWh.
Based on the assessment of advantages, challenges and difficulties, in 2025, the industry and trade sector sets the following main targets: Industrial production index increases by 12%; industrial added value increases by 18% compared to 2024; export value reaches 8 billion USD; total retail sales of goods and service revenue reaches 209,000 billion VND.
Speaking at the conference, representatives of associations, industries, and enterprises informed and shared about some difficulties affecting specific fields and industries; acknowledged the support of provincial leaders and the Department of Industry and Trade in implementing procedures related to investment, production, and business. Enterprises also discussed, recommended and proposed some contents to remove difficulties, create favorable conditions for enterprises to restore production, continue to contribute to the growth of the province and contribute to completing the goals of the industry and trade sector in the coming time.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Mai Xuan Liem gave a speech at the conference.
Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Mai Xuan Liem pointed out: In 2025, Thanh Hoa province determined that the industry and trade sector will continue to play the main role in economic growth. Therefore, the 2025 plan tasks of the industry and trade sector are highly ambitious, requiring determination in the direction and management of the entire sector.
The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that the industry and trade sector should regularly monitor and grasp the situation, focus on removing difficulties and obstacles, and create favorable conditions for industrial production establishments to maintain stable operations and maximize capacity. Proactively monitor, coordinate, and advise on solutions for price management and operation to stabilize the market. At the same time, promote trade promotion, support businesses to build sustainable production - consumption - consumption chain models...
The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested the industry and trade sector to focus on reviewing and advising on amending overlapping and inadequate legal regulations to completely resolve the "bottlenecks" that are slowing down the progress and development of the industry and trade sector. Urgently carry out the work of arranging and streamlining the organizational structure of the department and its affiliated units to improve operational efficiency, determined to excellently complete the targets and tasks in 2025.
Chi Pham
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/nam-2025-linh-vuc-cong-thuong-tiep-tuc-giu-vai-tro-dong-luc-chinh-cho-tang-truong-kinh-te-236369.htm
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