In the first quarter of 2017, Binh Duong's socio-economic situation continued to develop stably. The industrial development index is estimated to increase by 7,27% over the same period of 2016. Total retail sales and services is estimated at 39,600 billion, up 19,7% over the same period. Export turnover is estimated at $ 6,3 billion, up 16,1%; Import turnover is estimated at $ 4,6 billion, up 14,9% over the same period.
By March 15th 2017, domestic investment attracted 9.133 billion dong; accumulate so far, the province has 26.592 domestic businesses with total registered capital of 198.206 billion dong. Attracting foreign investment reached US $1,344 billion, equal to 96% of the plan for 2017; accumulated so far, the province has 2.890 foreign invested businesses with a total registered capital of over $27,1 billion US dollars.
In particular, the Provincial Competitiveness Index in 2016 is significantly improved, increased 21 levels from 2015, ranked 4th among 63 provinces and cities in the "very good" group of the country.
Provincial leaders award the first investment certificate in 2017
In addition, the province has mobilized many resources to provide material and spiritual care for policy families, armed forces, workers and the poor during the Lunar New Year. People's health care is guaranteed, the disease is controlled. Cultural and festivals activities are well organized.
In addition to the regular tasks, in the second quarter of 2017, the provincial People's Committee will focus on implementing some key missions such as: Implementing the plan of the provincial People's Committee on investment attraction in the period 2016-2020 and committing with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry on creating a favorable business environment; speeding up the implementation of basic construction works; promoting reform of administrative procedures, enhancing the role and responsibilities of departments, sectors and localities in handling work, especially the role of the head.
Mr. Tran Thanh Liem - Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee concludes the meeting
Concluded the meeting, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee assessed, in the first quarter; The province has completed military recruitment in 2017, targets for attracting foreign investment and high state budget revenues. The chairman asked departments, agencies to quickly complete the content for provincial People's Committee in provincial People's Council's meeting in mid-2017. The Department of Planning and Investment shall urge investors accelerate the implementation of capital construction projects; building maintenance solutions and developing Provincial Competitiveness Index. The Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall inspect the work of occupational safety and health in businesses and managed foreign workers. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall coordinate well preparing for the second National Amateurs Festival. The Department of Fire Prevention actively propagandizes to minimize the fires and explosions which cause damage to people and property. Citizen's reception Boards shall coordinate with provincial Inspectorates in reviewing and finalizing dossiers, promptly settling cases of complaints and denunciations. Towns and cities continue to well implement the urban embellishment plan.