Bac Ninh's economy grew strongly during Covid-19 outbreak

22/11/2021 08:58

(BNP) – On November 19, Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Huong Giang chaired a regular meeting to assess the socio-economic development situation in 2021, directions and tasks in 2022.

Chairwoman Nguyen Huong Giang speaks at the meeting.

In the complicated situation of the 4th Covid-19 outbreak, Bac Ninh's economy still grew well, exceeding the set plan, making an important contribution to the development of the country.

Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in 2021 (in 2010 constant price) was estimated to increase 6.08% compared to 2020; industrial production index increased by 8.5%; commodity exports increased by 18.7%; agricultural production shifted positively towards commodity, application of high technology, production value increased by 5.4%. In 2021, domestic investment attraction was more 2.14 times than in 2020; foreign investment attraction was 1.5 times.

Tu Son was approved by the National Assembly Standing Committee to establish Tu Son city from November 1, 2021.

Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) ranked 4th out of 63 (up 46 ranks); Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) ranked 9th out of 63 (up 7 ranks); Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) increased by 3.1%, ranked 17th out of 63 (up 1 rank); the provincial digital transformation index (DTI) ranked 3rd out of 63 provinces and cities; the rate of online business registration dossiers reached 97.73%, ranking third in the country.

Social security work is guaranteed, people's lives are improved, the spirit of solidarity, overcoming difficulties and fighting the epidemic is widely spread in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

By P.H