Despite challenges, the economic development of Thanh Hoa province showed many positive signs and significant improvements across most sectors during the first nine months of 2024.
Specifically, in terms of investment attraction, from the beginning of the year until now, the province has attracted 94 direct investment projects (including 17 FDI projects), a 36.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The total registered investment capital reached VND 12,433 trillion and USD 367.8 million.
In the industrial and handicraft sector, 33 projects (including 12 FDI projects) were attracted, with a capital investment of VND 5,186 trillion and USD 185.3 million. The trade and service sector attracted 31 projects (including 5 FDI projects) with a capital investment of VND 570 billion and USD 182.5 million. The mining sector attracted 16 projects with a capital investment of VND 279 billion, while the agricultural sector attracted 5 projects with a capital investment of VND 203 billion. Additionally, there were 9 infrastructure projects with a capital investment of VND 6,195 trillion.
Some large-scale projects invested in Thanh Hoa during the nine-month period include: a bamboo OSB board production factory with an investment of VND 3,199 trillion, a raw water supply system for the urban chain along National Highway 47, Thanh Hoa city, and its vicinity with an investment of over VND 2,500 billion, the 500kV Thanh Hoa transformer station in Thieu Hoa district with an investment of more than VND 1,444 billion, and the 220kV Sam Son transformer station and the 220kV Thanh Hoa – Sam Son power line with an investment of over VND 1,300 billion…
In the first nine months of 2024, the province achieved fairly comprehensive results in agricultural, forestry, and aquatic production. The province planted 389,800 ha, reaching 100.5% of the plan. Forestry development continued to be sustainable, with 9,250 ha of concentrated forests planted, equivalent to 92.5% of the plan and a 4.5% increase compared to the same period. Livestock breeding remained stable.
Despite numerous difficulties and challenges, industrial production in Thanh Hoa still witnessed robust growth during the nine-month period, with an industrial production index (IIP) increase of 20.2%.
Also, during the first nine months of 2024, two new industrial clusters were established in the province: Thuan Loc Industrial Cluster (Ha Loc) and Minh Tien Industrial Cluster (Ngoc Lac). Several industrial projects were inaugurated, and some new industrial facilities began operation, such as the SAB Vietnam Industrial Park in Bim Son District, the Le Gia Canned Seafood Factory in Hoang Hoa District, and a shoe factory in Thieu Phu Commune, Thieu Hoa District.
In the service sector, the total retail sales of goods and services in the province increased by 14% compared to the same period. Export value increased by 27.3%. The total number of tourists exceeded the plan by 4.7% and increased by 19.6%. Tourism revenue increased by 39.2%. Transportation revenue increased by 14.3%.
Notably, in the first nine months of 2024, the state budget revenue of Thanh Hoa province is estimated at VND 42,695 billion, exceeding the plan by 20%, an increase of 44.7% over the same period, ranking first in the North Central region and among the top 10 localities with the highest revenue nationwide. Of which, domestic revenue is estimated at VND 26,194 billion, exceeding the plan by 19%, an increase of 45.7%; revenue from import and export activities is estimated at VND 16,501 billion, exceeding the plan by 21.8%, an increase of 43.1%.
In the first nine months, the province has established 2,411 new enterprises, reaching 80.4% of the plan and an increase of 22.5% over the same period, ranking first in the North Central region and 8th in the country. The registered charter capital reached VND 18,417 billion, up 43.5%. There were 635 enterprises returning to operation, a decrease of 12%, and 1,160 enterprises temporarily ceasing operations, an increase of 20%. 46 new cooperatives were established, exceeding the plan by 21 cooperatives.
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