Top tasks for 2023 announced
VGP - Ha Noi considers accelerating construction of Ring Road No.4, power decentralization to ensure a fast and effective decision-making process, and increasing investment in culture, healthcare, and culture as top tasks for 2023.
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In 2022, Ha Noi met all 22 socio-economic targets, including a real GDP growth rate of 8.89%, highlighting the great efforts of the local government, businesses and citizens to overcome challenges and drive sustainable development.
Total state budget revenue reached VND333 trillion (US$14.1 billion), 6.8 percent higher than the year's estimate and up 2.7 percent against 2021.
After a challenging period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government's introduction of the approach of flexible and safe adaptation to the pandemic, laid the foundations for socio-economic recovery in the capital city.
The successful organization of the 3st SEA Games and the 10th Capital Sports Games in Hanoi also triggered the speedy recovery of the service industry in particular, and the economy overall.
In addition to a cautious approach in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, authorities stood firm in changing its mindset for development taking drastic actions to support the people and business community.
In the 2021-2022 period, the city invested in upgrading and building 143 national-level public schools, 150 medical facilities, and more than 200 cultural heritages subject to conservation.
The city also provided financial support for more than 2.6 million people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with a budget of nearly VND2.6 trillion ($110 million); creating jobs for more than 183,000 residents; and lifting more than 1,400 households out of poverty, contributing to ensuring social security and improving people's living standards./.
