That is information at the regular press conference of the second quarter of 2023 held by the People's Committee of Lang Son province on the morning of 7/7/2023.

Export turnover increased sharply

Mr. Pham Hung Truong, Chief of the Office of the People's Committee of Lang Son province, said that in terms of economic development, the gross domestic product (GRDP) in the first 6 months of the year was estimated to increase by 5.32% over the same period last year, of which: Regional agriculture, forestry and fishery increased by 4.05%, industry and construction by 6.93%, services by 5.2%, product tax minus product subsidies by 3.63%.

Mr. Pham Hung Truong, Chief of Office of the People's Committee of Lang Son province speaks at the Press Conference

In particular, the development of border gate economy is concerned, led and directed, gradually becoming a driving force to promote growth and shift the general economic structure of the province. Continue to prepare and adjust the general planning on construction of Chi Ma main border gate area; report to the Prime Minister for permission to stop making partial adjustments and approve the policy of overall adjustment of the general planning on construction of Dong Dang - Lang Son border gate economic zone.

At the same time, focus on mobilizing investment resources, building infrastructure works and developing production and business at the border gate area; urge and support investors to speed up the implementation of infrastructure investment projects in functional zones (Goods transshipment zone, Export processing zone 1 and some other projects).

The functional agencies, departments and branches regularly hold talks and exchanges with the Guangxi side - China to agree on common guidelines in strengthening cooperation, promoting import and export activities of goods through ports. exports of both sides.

From January 8, 2023, China began to change its policy to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic, import and export activities became more convenient, functional sectors strengthened solutions to ensure customs clearance capacity, maximize import and export activities at 5 border gates in the province: Huu Nghi international border gate, Dong Dang railway station, Chi Ma main border gate, Tan Thanh sub border gate, Coc Nam sub border gate.

Accordingly, the export turnover of goods through the province increased sharply compared to the same period in 2022. “The total import and export turnover through the province in 6 months was estimated at 2,285 million USD, reaching 60.1% of the plan, up 101.1% over the same period, of which exports were $1,280 million, reaching 98.5% of the plan, up 322.4 percent, and imports were $1,005 million, achieving 40.2% of the plan, up 20.6 %. Export of local goods is estimated at 70 million USD, reaching 45.45% of the plan, up 20.69% over the same period " - Mr. Pham Hung Truong informed.

Besides, industrial production in the first months of the year was basically stable and growing, the index of industrial production in 6 months increased by 5.79% over the same period. There are 8/13 main industrial products in the area, basically progressing and increasing over the same period.

The province has issued a plan to implement the investment project, construction and infrastructure business of VSIP Lang Son industrial park, Lang Son province. Up to now, 5 industrial clusters have been established, decided on investment policies, selected investors, and qualified to invest in building technical infrastructure.

In addition, the procedures for approving the investment policy of 4 industrial clusters are being carried out, and the application for the establishment of 3 industrial clusters is being appraised. Urging to speed up the implementation progress and soon put into operation the Ban Nhuong and Ban Lai hydropower projects; supporting investors to survey and make proposals for wind power projects in the province.

Along with that, commercial activities took place vibrantly, essential items were fully and promptly supplied for production needs as well as people's lives; service sector continued to recover positively. Total retail sales of consumer goods and services was estimated at 14,245 billion VND, reaching 52.97% of the plan, up 17.3% over the same period.

Early re-clearance of auxiliary border gates in the province

One of the key tasks and solutions in the last 6 months of 2023 of Lang Son province is to continue to adjust the master plan on construction of the Chi Ma main border gate area. Urging and supporting investors to accelerate the implementation of infrastructure investment projects in functional zones (Goods transshipment zone, Export processing zone 1, Non-tariff zone and some other projects). ).

Import and export activities at Huu Nghi border gate area, Lang Son

Strengthen understanding of import and export situation and mechanisms and policies of the Chinese side. "Functional forces take the initiative in plans for channeling, regulating and arranging vehicles so as not to cause congestion of goods at the border gates of the province, and at the same time ensuring the requirements of disease prevention and control. Talks with the Chinese side to soon re-clear the border gates in the province "- Mr. Pham Hung Truong said.

Besides, maintaining stable production of industrial facilities. Supporting investors, speeding up the progress of investment projects, the progress of site clearance for industrial development projects such as VSIP Lang Son Industrial Park Project and industrial clusters that have been approved for guidelines. invest. Concentrate on implementing the order and procedures for approving investment policies and establishing Na Duong 1, 2, 3 and Hoa Son industrial clusters 1. Urging investors to implement hydropower projects; coordinate and guide investors to propose wind power projects according to regulations.

Actively exploiting and developing the domestic market, strengthening trade promotion activities, well implementing the orientation of development of production and consumption markets of key local products. Improve service quality and operational efficiency of the banking system, transport services, postal and telecommunications services.

At the same time, continue to vigorously implement measures to stimulate demand and restore tourism; implementing approved programs and projects in the field of tourism in order to comprehensively develop, gradually striving to turn tourism into a spearhead economic sector...

The province also accelerates the implementation and disbursement of public investment capital, especially key projects, regularly urges and inspects investment projects to ensure completion on schedule. Expeditiously carry out investment procedures, complete investor selection, carry out site clearance for the Huu Nghi - Chi Lang border gate expressway project in the form of BOT, striving to start construction in 2023; The project of upgrading the section Km18 - Km80, National Highway 4B, strives to start construction in the third quarter of 2023.

On the other hand, promoting the implementation of tasks and solutions to improve the investment and business environment, enhance the competitiveness of the province, create an open investment environment, and attract investors and corporations. big, potential; guide and create the most favorable conditions to support businesses, cooperatives and business households to recover after the pandemic