On December 25, information from the People's Committee of Nghe An province said that the province's socio-economic development results in 2024 have many improvements, with budget revenue achieving positive results.
Specifically, in 2024, the growth rate of the province's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is estimated at 9.01%, ranking 13th in the country. Of which, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector is estimated to increase by 4.14%; the industry - construction sector is estimated to increase by 13.61%; the service sector is estimated to increase by 7.88%.
State budget revenue is estimated at 24,797 billion VND, reaching 155.9% of the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council and increasing by 15.3% compared to 2023, the third consecutive year exceeding the 20,000 billion VND mark and approaching the target of the 19th Provincial Party Congress.
Agricultural, forestry and fishery production continues to maintain stable growth. Industrial production has strongly recovered, with the industrial production index in 2024 estimated to increase by 15%. Total export turnover is estimated at 3.7 billion USD, of which goods export turnover is estimated at 3.215 billion USD.
In 2024, the number of tourists to the province is estimated to reach 9.45 million, of which 5.93 million will be overnight visitors and 120,500 will be international visitors. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 28,569 billion VND, of which tourism revenue is estimated at 11,160 billion VND.
It is expected that by the end of 2024, the whole province will have 327 communes meeting new rural standards, 127 communes meeting advanced new rural standards, 25 communes meeting model new rural standards, and 11 district-level units completing the task of meeting new rural standards.
As of December 20, 2024, the province's total public investment plan has disbursed over 7,547 billion VND, reaching 73.35%, expected to reach over 95% by the end of 2024. Works and projects, especially key works, have been completed and put into use on schedule.
Investment attraction continues to be a bright spot, with the total newly granted and increased investment capital reaching over 61,488 billion VND; of which FDI capital is expected to reach nearly USD1.7 billion, the highest ever, in the top 10 nationwide.
The fields of culture, society, and social security have received attention and achieved many positive and clear results. From the beginning of 2023 to now, the whole province has mobilized in various forms over 843.19 billion VND, supporting the construction and repair of 11,787 houses, reaching 75% of the plan for the entire period of 2023 - 2025.
Administrative reform has had positive changes; the implementation of Project No. 06 of the Government has achieved high results. The Provincial People's Committee has issued a plan to arrange and streamline the organization of the provincial government.
National defense and security continued to be firmly consolidated, social order and safety were ensured. Foreign affairs continued to be effectively implemented with many outstanding and comprehensive activities in all fields.