The province’s GRDP in the first nine months of the year, calculated at constant 2020 prices, was estimated at more than 53.77 trillion VND ($2.07 billion), up 5.59% year on year. The cultural and social sectors generated an estimated 6.49 trillion VND in added value, accounting for 27.2% of GRDP and rising 7.39% from a year earlier, 1.8 percentage points higher than the provincial economy’s overall growth rate.

A range of cultural, sports, tourism and trade promotion activities have been held across the province, with many events in Moc Chau, Quynh Nhai, Yen Chau, Phieng Khoai and Ta Xua, helping attract visitors, boost product sales and expand services.

The added value of accommodation services was estimated at 221 billion VND, up 9.4% year on year, while travel agencies, tour operators and related support services also grew 9.4%. 

Participants at the meeting analysed factors affecting the cultural and social sectors’ contribution to the province’s GRDP growth and proposed measures to meet targets in the remaining months of the year. Priorities include improving the quality of healthcare and education services, accelerating digital transformation, mobilising investment resources and resolving difficulties and obstacles in implementation.

In his concluding remarks, Chien asked the provincial Statistics Office to work with the Department of Finance to compile and develop an in-depth report on groups and industries within the cultural and social sectors. The agencies were also tasked with advising on statistical reporting forms for non-state entities to ensure more accurate data collection and reporting.

The Department of Finance was asked to provide budget estimates to departments and agencies so they could review the funding allocated for the year. Departments and agencies were also instructed to review all assigned targets and tasks, clearly identify those that have been met and those that remain outstanding, and focus resources and solutions on achieving the highest possible level of completion, thereby contributing to the province’s GRDP growth./.