2009’s GDP is estimated to rise by 9.3%

Chairman of Dong Nai People’s Committee – Vo Van Mot is making a speech at the meeting

    According to the report of Dong Nai People’s Committee, Dong Nai’s GDP in 2009 is estimated to rise by 9.3% compared to that in 2008, exceeding 8.5% the set targets in the resolution. Particularly, industries and construction, services and agriculture, forestry and aquaculture increase by 9.4%, 11.92% and 3.6% respectively. Foreign direct investment hits over US$3 billion and domestic investment through certificate issuance is estimated at VND55 trillion. Export turnover reaches US$7.26 billion (up 6% over the same period). Social and environmental targets set in the resolution have met been met. It is estimated that 12 out of 25 set targets in the resolution will be met earlier than expected and 23 out of 35 set targets in the resolution will also be met.

    At the meeting, Chairman of Dong Nai People’s Committee – Vo Van Mot greatly appreciated the achievements in the early months of 2009. In addition, Mot noted that departments, sectors and local authorities should focus on set targets in 2009, continue implementing the government’s stimulus demand packages, focus on their cooperation to make sure that regimes and policies for workers and laborers are followed and prices and traffic safety are maintained in late 2009 ...

(Reported by Thu Dung, Translated by Duy Minh)