Also attending were Vice Chairmen of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Le Van Phuoc, Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; members of the Provincial Party Executive Committee; leaders of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, socio-political organizations of the province; leaders of units, departments, branches and localities.

In the first 6 months of 2025, An Giang's socio-economic situation continued to achieve many positive results, with good growth compared to the same period in 2024 in many areas, contributing to the completion of socio-economic goals of 2025. Specifically, GRDP growth is estimated at 8.51% and higher than the same period in 2024, exceeding the planned growth scenario of 8.5%. The main economic indicators all maintained high growth rates compared to the same period in 2024 such as: Industrial production index of the whole province; wholesale and retail sales of goods and services; export turnover of goods; total revenue from tourism activities increased compared to the same period. State budget revenue from the local economy in the first 6 months of 2025 was 4,675 billion VND, reaching 60.87% of the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council and 54.81% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Committee, equal to 98.13% over the same period.

The national and provincial key projects and works have been directed and managed to accelerate their implementation. In particular, the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway project has exceeded the general schedule; materials provided for key traffic projects have been focused on resolving. The work of ensuring social security and taking care of Tet for the people has been carried out promptly, to the right subjects, in the right regime and with innovation. The work of medical care and health care for the people has been given attention; the province has focused on effectively implementing programs to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses, contributing to improving the quality of people's lives. Many cultural, artistic, physical education and sports activities have been organized thoughtfully, safely and practically, creating an exciting atmosphere throughout the province, contributing to taking care of the spiritual life of the people. In particular, the province has successfully organized the ceremony to receive the UNESCO certificate recognizing the intangible cultural heritage of the Festival of Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Education continues to receive attention; healthcare is emphasized, the quality of health care for the people is improved. Investment promotion continues to be promoted. Regulations on anti-corruption, thrift, and anti-waste are strictly implemented; national defense, political security, and social order and safety are maintained.

Speaking at the conference, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of An Giang Provincial Party Committee Le Hong Quang acknowledged, highly appreciated and commended the Provincial People's Committee, sectors and localities for their efforts in fulfilling the socio-economic development tasks in the first 6 months of 2025. Secretary of An Giang Provincial Party Committee Le Hong Quang emphasized that the last 6 months of 2025 is a particularly important period when the commune-level government apparatus and the new An Giang province officially come into operation from July 01, 2025. After merging and operating the 2-level government, the new An Giang province is expected to become a dynamic, comprehensive and sustainable development center of the Mekong Delta region, playing a role in connecting the strategy of East - West, sea - border, urban – rural areas, service - production - tourism; opening up many opportunities in the coming time, at the same time, there will arise new difficulties and challenges. Therefore, it requires great efforts, solidarity and determination of the entire political system, the support and response of the people and businesses; taking advantage of opportunities, proactively overcoming all challenges to develop quickly and sustainably, and with determination for An Giang province to develop and become rich and strong. Secretary of An Giang Provincial Party Committee Le Hong Quang believes that with the highest political determination, the new An Giang province will reap many successes in the coming period.

Concluding the conference, Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ho Van Mung affirmed that An Giang Provincial People's Committee, all levels and sectors in the coming time will be determined to propose effective solutions to successfully implement the socio-economic targets of the Resolution of the Provincial Party Committee as well as targets and tasks according to the scenario of the new An Giang province.

Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ho Van Mung suggested that units, departments, branches and localities need to continue to focus on urgent preparation and effective implementation of two-level local government starting from July 01. Focusing on solutions to promote economic growth, disbursement of public investment capital, progress of key projects, investment attraction, and support for production and business to achieve growth targets. Focusing on administrative reform, digital transformation, application of information technology, especially for the Public Administration Service Center. Improving PCI, PAPI, PAR INDEX, remove difficulties for projects. In addition, focusing on implementing the Resolutions of the Central Committee, the Politburo and the Provincial Party Committee on implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation; Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW dated January 21, 2025 of the Politburo on international integration in the new situation; Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW dated April 30, 2025 of the Politburo on innovation in law-making and enforcement to meet the requirements of national development in the new era; Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025 of the Politburo on private economic development; reorganizing the apparatus under the direction of the Politburo. Focusing on reviewing legal documents of the Provincial People's Council and Provincial People's Committee to propose the application of documents on promulgating regulations and rules or advising on the development of new documents. Continuing to care for people's lives, especially policy beneficiaries, poor households, and families in difficult circumstances. Focusing on solutions to prevent and combat corruption, waste, and negativity, especially violations in the process of reorganization and consolidation. At the same time, resolutely fighting against crimes and social evils, ensuring national security, border security, political security, social order and safety and continuing to carry out foreign affairs well… contributing to the successful implementation of the province’s socio-economic development plan in 2025./.

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Translation by Hoang Oanh