2024 continues to be a year of strong impression for Thanh Hoa with its return to the 50,000 billion VND club and setting a new record with budget revenue, reaching 56,284 billion VND, exceeding the estimate by 58.2%, continuing to rank first in the North Central region and 7th in the country. The growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reached 12.16%, ranking second in the country, being one of the 5 localities with the highest disbursement of public investment capital in the country.
Successfully organized major celebrations such as the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory; a series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of welcoming compatriots, cadres, soldiers and students from the South, the 220th anniversary of the provincial capital, the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Thanh Hoa city and the announcement of the resolution to merge Dong Son district into Thanh Hoa city, opening up a new development space.With a burning desire for prosperity, Thanh Hoa is striving every day, every hour to become a new growth pole in the Northern region.For Nghe An, 2024 is a year of many successes after a period of persistent efforts.
Accordingly, the growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2024 is estimated at 9.01%, ranking 13th in the country; In 2024, the province has granted new (approved investment policies/issued investment registration certificates) to 82 projects with a total registered investment capital of VND 38,731.4 billion.In 2024, Nghe An attracted 1.696 billion USD of FDI capital, returning to the top 10 localities attracting the largest FDI capital in the country.
Ha Tinh made a strong mark in socio-economic development with the annual budget revenue reaching over 17,800 billion VND, reaching 101.7% of the estimate; of which domestic revenue reached over 10,000 billion VND, the highest ever; public investment disbursement reached over 7,074 billion VND, being one of the 6 localities with the highest public investment disbursement rate in the country; successfully organizing activities to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of General Secretary Tran Phu, the 110th anniversary of the birth of Hero Ly Tu Trong, the 300th anniversary of the birth of Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac, 10 years of folk songs Vi and Giam being recognized by UNESCO; ranked 10th nationwide in the number of students winning prizes in the national excellent student competition, the 3rd consecutive year the province has students winning medals at the International Olympic Games...
In 2024, Quang Binh province's economy will continue to recover, with a growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of 7.18%; In 2024, the total number of tourists to Quang Binh will be about 5.2 million, an increase of 15.3% compared to 2023. Quang Binh tourism will continue to affirm its position and brand on the tourism map of Vietnam, the region and the world.
Quang Tri also made a strong impression with an estimated gross regional domestic product (GRDP) increasing by 5.97% compared to 2023. GRDP per capita is estimated at 81.2 million VND; construction of Quang Tri Airport started, expected to be put into operation by July 2026. Successfully organized many major cultural and political events such as the first Festival for Peace; the 70th anniversary of Vinh Linh Traditional Day; the first Vietnamese Ethnic Culture Festival in 2024 held in Quang Tri; the political art program "Parallel 17 - Aspiration for Peace" ...
In particular, for Hue City, 2024 is a year marking a historic turning point in the development process when on November 30, 2024, at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly, the National Assembly voted to approve the project of Hue City directly under the Central Government, opening a new development phase for the city. In addition, in 2024, Hue successfully organized the Hue International Arts Festival 2024; Hue was in the top 8 most affordable tourist destinations in Asia; ranked 8th in the list of the world's top 25 cultural destinations in 2024. "The reliefs on nine bronze cauldrons in the Hue Royal Palace" were listed in the list of Documentary Heritage of the Asia-Pacific region; Hue was honored with the Smart City Award at the ASOCIO DX Award 2024, worthy of being the leading locality in the country in digital transformation...
In a small summary article, it is difficult to reflect all the major events and socio-economic achievements of the provinces from Ninh Binh to Hue City. However, through the above basic events, it is enough to see that there is a North Central region with new momentum and new opportunities. Talking about the North Central provinces now means talking about innovation and development, and 2025 will be the year of breakthrough and the era of national development.
2024 is also the year marking the great efforts and determination of the Party Committee, government and people of the provinces from Ninh Binh to Hue in unanimously striving to complete the expressway and 500kV line 3, aiming towards and being ready to join hands to build the North-South high-speed railway.
Obviously, there has been and is a new momentum and new opportunities in the North Central provinces.
