People’s Council convenes 12th session

In his opening speech, Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan said that the four-day session aims to review the capital's socio-economic development, national security, income and expenditure situation in the first six months of the year.

The meeting will also discuss tasks and solutions for the remaining months of 2023, as well as other important matters under its jurisdiction.

Assessing the city's socio-economic performance, he said that the capital has successfully implemented the "dual goal" of pandemic prevention and economic recovery.

Despite the challenges, the local economy has continued to develop, with positive changes in the economic structure. The city's growth in 2021-2022 was 1.12 times the national average, and in the first six months of 2023, it was 1.6 times higher at 5.97 percent.

The budget revenue target was met and exceeded the annual objective, while the planning work was accelerated.

In addition, Ha Noi is focusing on strategic and long-term tasks such as adjusting the overall master plan for construction, developing capital planning, and revising the Capital Law.

Tuan noted that the city is actively moving forward with the construction of Ring Road 4 in the Hanoi Capital Region, and is implementing investment decisions in health, school renovation and upgrading, and restoration of historical sites for 2021-2025 and beyond.

Meanwhile, the city's economy continues to face headwinds, with a growth rate in the January-June period lower than last year.

Several industries and exports faced difficulties, leading to a decline in purchasing power in the domestic market, which affected the production and operations of enterprises.

Although public investment disbursement increased compared to the previous period, it remained slow.

Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung called on the People's Council to further strengthen its role, authority, and responsibility in deciding important matters for the city./.