Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut chairs the conference

On the afternoon of April 17, Chairman of Long An Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut chaired the Conference "Promoting GRDP economic growth in 2024 and the following years".

According to the report of the Provincial People's Committee, in the first quarter of 2024, the Gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is estimated to increase by 4.83%. This is a positive growth rate, the highest compared to the same period in the last 2 years, showing that the provincial economy is in the recovery phase since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out.

Growth in sectors compared to the same period in 2023

In particular, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector continues to be the pillar of the economy, increases by 2.96%. Industrial production and construction investment activities tend to recover positively; Industry is estimated to increase by 5.32%; The processing and manufacturing industry continues to be the driving force for growth at 5.11%. The commercial and service sectors continue to recover, increases by 6.22%.

Some shortcomings and limitations

In particular, through the suggestions of the conference, delegates focused on analyzing, evaluating, proposing and presenting key solutions to promote industry growth.

According to the assessment of the Provincial People's Committee, GRDP economic growth in the remaining months of 2024 will have advantages such as the domestic macroeconomic situation is forecast to continue to remain stable, economic growth tends to recover positively, many important and key projects of the province continue to be built and put into operation, etc.

Some tasks in the coming time

Besides, there are also difficulties and challenges at home and abroad. Domestically, the province's economy is in the process of transition, the situation of drought and saltwater intrusion is becoming more and more complicated, etc.

Some solutions in many fields

Accordingly, in order to achieve an economic growth rate of 8 to 8.5% in 2024, the Provincial People's Committee has proposed a number of tasks and solutions to implement. In particular, specific tasks are assigned to sectors, levels and localities for each specific group and field.

Budget collection solutions

Chairman of Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut directed departments, branches and localities to strengthen the implementation of statistics and forecasting; Effectively deploy solutions to restructure the economy associated with innovating a more synchronous, comprehensive, and substantive growth model; Improve the investment environment, improve quality and efficiency in attracting investment.

Solutions implemented in all fields

At the same time, the Provincial People's Committee also directed departments, branches and localities to build an effective and efficient administrative system and tighten administrative discipline; Strengthen national defense, security, ensure social order and safety./.

Reported by Le Duc

Translated by NT