Confidently overcome challenges and successfully achieve 2024 goals

In 2023, the world economic situation is complicated, the country still has many difficulties, but under the close direction of the Provincial Party Committee, the flexible management of the Provincial People's Committee and the efforts of all levels, sectors and people, the socio-economic picture of Ha Tinh has emerged with many bright colors. The achievements are the driving force for the province to continue to overcome challenges, successfully implementing the goals and tasks of 2024.

The world economic situation is complicated, the country still faces many difficulties, but under the close direction of the Provincial Party Committee, the flexible management of the Provincial People's Committee and the efforts of all levels, sectors and the entire people, the socio-economic picture of Ha Tinh in 2023 has emerged with many bright colors. The achievements are the driving force for the province to continue to overcome challenges and successfully implement the goals and tasks of 2024.

Ha Tinh carries out the socio-economic development task in 2023 in the context of many difficulties and challenges in the world and domestic economy, with many potential risks and uncertainties. In this situation, the Provincial People's Committee has identified a group of contents that need to be focused on directing in order to supplement policies and guidelines in line with reality, creating driving force for socio-economic development. In particular, it is particularly noted that the Provincial People's Committee has made a breakthrough effort in innovating the method of directing and operating the recovery and development of the economy. Notably, the Provincial People's Committee has established working groups 467 and 477, requiring all levels and sectors to "listen" and receive opinions from enterprises and investors to handle bottlenecks, creating the most favorable conditions for enterprises to develop production and business. Along with that, it has issued preferential mechanisms and policies in calling for investment, abolishing inappropriate regulations, shortening the time for handling procedures for investors, etc.

Enterprises in Vung Ang Economic Zone contribute greatly to the budget revenue. Photo: PV

These moves have had a positive impact on the investment environment, accelerating the implementation of key projects in the area. Typically, the Vung Ang 2 Thermal Power Project has completed over 70% of the volume (the disbursement result as of December 25, 2023 is about 34,000 billion VND, equivalent to more than 1.4 billion USD). Ha Tinh has attracted more large corporations to invest in projects worth thousands of billions of VND such as: VSIP (Singapore), investing in industrial park infrastructure in Thach Ha district with a total capital of nearly 1,600 billion VND, helping the province maintain its position in the top 10 localities with the largest FDI capital in the country... The total investment capital implemented by the whole society in the year reached 50,200 billion VND, an increase of 24% compared to 2022. The above parameters signal that the "health" of Ha Tinh's economy is on the path of positive recovery.

Perspective of VSIP project in Thach Ha.

Mr. Tran Viet Ha - Director of the Department of Planning and Investment informed: In 2023, Ha Tinh set 29 socio-economic development targets, of which 15 targets exceeded the plan, 11 targets met the plan, 2 targets did not meet the plan (number of communes meeting advanced NTM standards and total state budget revenue), 1 target was not evaluated as the provincial digital transformation assessment index. Notably, with an economic growth rate of 8.05%, Ha Tinh ranked 15th in the country.

The highlight of Ha Tinh's socio-economic picture in 2023 is that industrial production has positive changes after a long period of negative growth when the industry's production index increased by nearly 8% (decreased by 16% in 2022). Key products such as: steel reached 5.7 million tons, up 0.5% over the previous year; electricity production reached 8.4 billion kWh, up 12%; commercial electricity reached 1.6 billion kWh, up 13%; beer reached nearly 70 million liters, up 3%; Vingroup's battery pack reached 61,000 kWh/1,000 packs. Trade and service activities maintained a good growth momentum, the market prices and goods were stable. Total retail sales of goods in 2023 reached nearly 60,000 billion VND, an increase of 13% compared to 2022. Along with that, export activities continued to change positively when reaching the milestone of 2.4 billion USD, exceeding 20% ​​of the plan, an increase of 33% compared to 2022.

Production activities at VinES Ha Tinh Battery Factory.

Although not meeting the initial estimate, the State budget revenue in 2023 is estimated to reach over 18,100 billion VND. This figure clearly demonstrates the drastic management of the Provincial People's Committee and the efforts to overcome difficulties of the business community and people.

Firmly supporting the economy, the agricultural sector continues to make great strides. Mr. Nguyen Van Viet - Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said: Despite the complicated developments of floods and epidemics, agricultural production in 2023 will still be a comprehensive harvest. The spring crop achieved the highest productivity and output ever. This victory motivates farmers to produce the summer-autumn crop with a yield of over 50.16 quintals/ha, an output of more than 223,000 tons. The transfer and application of science and technology in agricultural production has been focused on leadership, direction and implementation, achieving quite comprehensive results.

Large field in Vuong Loc (Can Loc).

It is expected that the whole province will have 100% of new rural communes, 70 advanced new rural communes, and 13 model new rural communes. The pilot project of the province to meet new rural standards currently has 2/10 criteria completed, 5/10 criteria reaching 60-80%, and 3 criteria reaching less than 50%. New rural areas continue to fundamentally change the appearance of rural areas, improving the material and spiritual life of the people.

In 2023, the cultural and social fields will be marked by outstanding achievements in education, sports and the success of cultural events. Social security work is ensured, mobilizing many resources to take good care of policy beneficiaries, the poor, and workers. People's quality of life is constantly improving. National defense and security, politics, and social order and safety continue to be maintained. Party building and building a clean and strong political system will meet the requirements of tasks in the new situation.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong awarded the certificate of recognition of the Han Nom documents of Truong Luu village as a documentary heritage of the Memory of the World Program in the Asia-Pacific region to Ha Tinh province, Can Loc district and the Nguyen Huy - Truong Luu family.

In 2024, Ha Tinh sets a target of GRDP economic growth rate of 8-8.5%; average income per capita of over 51 million VND/year; production value per unit area of ​​over 100 million VND/ha; total social investment capital of 48,000 billion VND; total budget revenue of 17,500 billion VND (domestic revenue of 8,100 billion VND, import-export revenue of 9,400 billion VND); maintaining 100% of communes meeting NTM standards, having 20 more communes meeting advanced NTM standards, 5 communes meeting model NTM standards...

At the Provincial People's Council meeting at the end of 2023, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Trong Hai emphasized: 2024 is forecasted to have more difficulties than advantages, therefore, from the beginning of the year, all levels and sectors must thoroughly overcome the limitations and shortcomings that have been pointed out, proactively review the overall plan, balance resources, focus on setting out fundamental targets and solutions, and concentrate on the goals and tasks in 2024.

Based on a clear analysis of the results achieved and limitations in 2023 as well as the tasks and solutions to be implemented in 2024, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that sectors and localities need to frankly acknowledge, find solutions to remove and resolve bottlenecks, and be determined to overcome difficulties and complete the socio-economic development plans to the highest level. With a huge amount of work and tasks set for 2024, the entire political system is required to continue to innovate its direction and management methods in a more rigorous and specific direction to effectively implement the tasks.

Leaders of Ha Tinh province introduced to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and leaders of ministries and branches about the province's typical products on the sidelines of the conference to deploy the Government's Action Program to implement Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW of the Politburo, taking place in Binh Dinh (February 2023).

Expressing optimism about the overall economic picture in 2023 as well as the goals and solutions in 2024, Mr. Tran Viet Ha - Director of the Department of Planning and Investment acknowledged: After 1 year of implementing the difficult socio-economic development tasks, Ha Tinh still achieved many outstanding results. From these results, the spirit of solidarity in the political system and increased social consensus will create a positive spillover effect on the trust of the business community and the people. Accordingly, the socio-economic development goals of the province in 2024 are expected to achieve many more impressive and outstanding results.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Trong Hai and Chairman of the Trnava - Slovakia Autonomous Region exchanged a cooperation agreement.

Representing the business community, Mr. Le Duc Thang - Chairman of the Provincial Business Association said: “Closing 2023, Ha Tinh has made a spectacular breakthrough when many socio-economic targets have been achieved and exceeded compared to the original plan. That proves that Ha Tinh's economy has internal strength, is ready to adapt and respond in all circumstances. Continuing this victory, I believe that the province will continue to seize opportunities, overcome challenges to successfully complete the socio-economic development plan and tasks in 2024".

The achievements of Ha Tinh in recent times bear a significant mark of innovation in thinking, defining a vision in both policies and actions. This is an important asset for Ha Tinh to confidently complete its socio-economic development tasks in 2024, while moving closer to the goal of becoming a province with a modern and dynamic economy, a driving force for the development of the entire North Central region. Ha Tinh today has been changing in many aspects, affirming a new stature and a new appearance. That is the result of the aspiration to constantly reach new heights.

Article: Dinh Trung

Photo: PV & CTV

Design: Cong Ngoc

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