1. Agriculture, forestry and fishery production
1.1. Agricultural production
a. Crop
As of the middle of July 2023, the province has planted 30,432 hectares of seasonal crops, reaching 95.1% of the plan, down 3.22% over the same period. In 2023, it witnesses the decrease in most major crops, in which, the area of rice reduced by 2.32%, maize shrank by 8.24%, sweet potato decreased by 12.53%, groundnut dropped by 18.42%, soybean decreased by 17.08%, vegetables of all kinds decreased by 2.48%.
Currently, the rice spikelet is in the tillering stage, so the authorities recommend that people need to strengthen the care and fertilize the rice early at this stage. During the month, in some localities, there are scattered pests and harmful organisms to crops. This phenomenon has been detected by the authorities and farmers timely, taken effective measures to prevent the growth and development of the plants from being affected.
b. Breed:
In July 2023, the inspection and supervision of livestock and poultry diseases was carried out closely, the province has not yet detected an infectious disease outbreak. Livestock production has remained stable, and difficulties in pig production have been reduced because the price of live pigs for slaughter has increased continuously from the end of May 2023 until now, by which farmers start to have profits. The output of pork (live weight)reached 10,247.2 tons, up 3.83% over the same period. Generally for the first 7 months of the year: Total output of live meat for slaughter is estimated at 77,760 tons, up 3.06%; beef production was estimated at 3,926.7 tons, down 3.46%; live pork was estimated at 49,626 tons, up 3.02%; Poultry meat was estimated at 24,207 tons, up 4.28%; fresh cow's milk production was estimated at 35,050 tons, up 7.02%; Poultry eggs were estimated at 414.5 million eggs, up 6.9% over the same period
1.2. Forestry production
In July 2023, the newly concentrated planted forest area was estimated at 71.5 ha, down 8.75% over the same period; timber production reached 4,125.0m3, an increase of 0.95%; firewood production was estimated at 4,289 Ste, down 0.76%; total number of scattered plants reached 52.8 thousand trees, down 8.97%. Forest fire prevention is generally well done. During the month, there were no deforestation in the province.
Generally, in 7 months, the newly concentrated planted forest area was estimated at 560.9 ha, up 2.11% over the same period; timber production is estimated at 26,079 m3, up 3.66%; firewood production is estimated at 28,491 Ste, down 0.76%; total number of scattered plants reached 564.6 thousand trees, down 5.9% over the same period.
1.3. Seafood production
In July 2023, the total fishery production was estimated at 1,729.3 tons, up 5.07% over the same period, mainly because in 2022 some farming areas were damaged due to the impact of storms. In which, domestic exploitation output is estimated at 179.8 tons, up 1.1%; aquaculture production is estimated at 1,549.5 tons, up 5.55%. In the first seven months of the year, total aquaculture production is estimated at 13,337.9 tons, up 3.52%; in which, domestic output is estimated at 990.3 tons, up 0.54%; aquaculture output is estimated at 12,347.6 tons, up 3.77%; seed production was estimated at 2,536.3 million heads, up 1.52% over the same period.
2. Industrial production
Industrial production index
Over the same period, the mining industry's production index increased by 8.67%; processing and manufacturing industry increased by 2.15%; electricity production and distribution grew by 0.37%; water supply industry, waste and wastewater treatment and management activities decreased by 15.22%
Among the secondary industries, some key industries of the province showed positive signs of recovery in July 2023, while other industries faced difficulties and reduced production output. Specifically: Motor vehicle manufacturing industry increased by 19.48% over the previous month and 18.67% over the same period last year thanks to the Government's new policy on reducing registration tax, which stimulated the demand for automobiles and helping the industry to achieve high growth; the apparel manufacturing industry is having a strong recovery, increasing by 14.76% over the same period; the electronic component manufacturing industry increased by 7.57% over the previous month and 8.37% over the same period, although it is recording a recovery and growth, the industry is tended to slow down due to the slow recovery of the global economy and reduced technology market demand; other means of transport increased by 2.36% compared to the previous month, but decreased by 9.86% over the same period due to difficulties in the motorcycle consumption market. Meanwhile, the production of non-metallic mineral products and metal production both recorded a decrease of 38.72% and 10.61% respectively over the same period, mainly due to the difficult economic situation, the depressed real estate market and high bank interest rates, affecting the demand for housing construction and repair.
In the first seven months of the year, it is estimated that Vinh Phuc's IIP of the whole industry decreased by 1.92% over the same period last year. Printing and copying of records of all kinds increased by 8.37%; the production of prefabricated metal products increased by 15.45%; the manufacturing of electronic products, computers and optical products increased by 9.22%; the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry, which has not been classified elsewhere, increased by 45.30%; repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment increased by 37.83%. In the opposite direction, some industries had a decrease in IIP compared to the same period last year due to the influence of the general difficulties of the world economy and decreasing orders, low consumption demand: Textile industry decreased by 18.95%; leather and related products industry decreased by 17.99%; wood processing and production of products from wood, bamboo, and products from straw, straw and plaiting materials decreased by 15.93%; production of rubber and plastic products decreased by 24.10%; manufacturing other non-metallic mineral products decreased by 24.59%; motor vehicle manufacturing industry decreased by 33.41%; the manufacturing industry of other means of transport decreased by 11.50%.
In July 2023, it is estimated that the output of some key industrial products of the province such as animal feed, automobiles of all kinds, sales of electronic components all increased over the same period. output of sports shoes, tiles and motorcycles of all kinds decreased; in which, the biggest decrease was in ceramic tiles with a decline of 38.72%. In general, in the first 7 months of the year, besides the revenue of electronic components, which recorded an increase of 9.22% over the same period last year, the remaining industrial products of the province all had a decrease in output; In which, the biggest decrease was in automobile products (down 33.63%), followed by ceramic tiles (down 24.59%).
The labor utilization index of industrial enterprises in the area in July 2023 increased by 3.19% compared to the previous month and increased by 0.63% over the same period. Although there are still many difficulties in the consumption market, businesses have made efforts to implement solutions to stabilize production, search for orders, and ensure jobs and incomes for workers.
Consumption index of the whole processing and manufacturing industry in July 2023 increased by 19.38% compared to the previous month and increased by 2.31% over the same period. This is the first month since the beginning of the year, the consumption index recorded an increase compared to the previous month and the same period; This shows a positive sign of recovery of the manufacturing and processing industry in the area. Compared to the previous month, 12 secondary industries saw an increase in consumption index, with a number of industries having quite a high increase. are: Apparel manufacturing industry grew by 11.07%; the production of chemicals and chemical products rose by 10.39%; electrical equipment manufacturing industry climbed by 12.35%; motor vehicle manufacturing industry increased by 69.86%...; The remaining 06 industries saw a decrease in consumption index, of which the largest drop was in the production of leather and related products with a decrease of 6.73%.
Inventory index of the whole processing and manufacturing industry: In July 2023, the inventory index of the entire processing and manufacturing industry decreased by 3.99% compared to the previous month and increased by 27.63% over the same period. period. Compared to the previous month, a number of industries with high inventory index were: Food production and processing with an increase of 21.67%; paper production and paper products increased by 17.78%; the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry, which has not been classified elsewhere, expanded by 13.91%; the production of beds, cabinets, tables and chairs soared by 19.79%; The industries with a significant decrease in inventory index were the textile industry with a drop of 28.73%; the production of chemicals and chemical products decreased by 12.28%; the electrical equipment manufacturing industry reduced by 36.52% and the motor vehicle manufacturing industry declined by 28.41%.
3. Investment and development of enterprises
3.1. Investment capital belonging to the State budget
In July 2023, the progress of implementing state budget investment capital managed by the locality in Vinh Phuc province has accelerated and witnessed a good increase compared to the previous month and the same period last year. However, the total investment capital assigned in the first 7 months of the year is still low compared to the plan of the year (about 35%). The main reason is that some projects are behind schedule and need to carry out adjustment and extension procedures; compensation and site clearance still face many difficulties and problems; The high cost of input materials causes the construction to be delayed or needs to be adjusted. Specific results:
In July 2023, the total investment capital under the management of the local State budget was estimated at 821.84 billion VND, equaling 7.61% of the adjusted plan capital in 2023, an increase of 12.55% compared to last month and increased by 23.24% over the same period in 2022; of which, provincial budget capital reached VND 455.18 billion, district budget capital reached VND 267.74 billion and commune budget capital reached 98.92 billion VND. Accumulation in the first 7 months of the year, the total investment capital from the State budget capital managed by localities is estimated at 3,876 billion VND, up 16.13% over the same period, equaling 35.87% of the allocated capital plan at the begin of the year.
3.2. Attracting direct investment
As of July 15, 2023, according to the Department of Planning and Investment of Vinh Phuc province, the province has granted investment registration certificates to 40 FDI projects with a total registered capital of 440.76 million USD, an increase 74.89% over the same period. The processing and manufacturing industry continues to be the key industry in attracting FDI with 39/40 projects. Korea is the country with the largest number of projects with 19 projects, with a total registered capital of 87.87 million USD, up 62.02% over the same period.
Regarding domestic investment attraction: As of July 15, 2023, the province has granted investment registration certificates for 15 DDI projects with a total registered capital of 11.6 trillion VND, an increase of 44.85% compared to the same period. Of which, 08 new projects have been granted with a total registered capital of 3.5 trillion VND; There were 07 projects increasing capital with a total capital increase of 8.1 trillion dong.
3.3. Business registration status
As of July 15, 2023, the province had 867 newly registered enterprises with a total registered capital of 7,023 billion VND, expected to create jobs for 5,755 employees, an increase of 11.3% in the number of businesses. industry, an increase of 27.24% in the number of employees but a decrease of 10.62% in registered capital over the same period last year.
Some industries have high number of enterprises over the same period: Arts, entertainment and entertainment industry increased by 200%; the education sector rose by 129.41%; information and communication industry climbed by 42.86%; The transportation and warehousing industry increased by 30.56%... In terms of the structure of the number of newly established enterprises, it mainly focuses on the wholesale and retail industry, and the repair of automobiles, motorcycles, motorbikes and motor vehicles with other motives with 287 enterprises, accounting for 33.1%, up 12.11%; processing and manufacturing industry with 160 enterprises, accounting for 18.45%, increasing by 5.26%; construction industry with 146 enterprises, accounting for 16.84%, up 21.67% over the same period last year;
The number of enterprises returning to operation was 247 enterprises, a decrease of 15.12% over the same period, bringing the total number of newly established enterprises and re-operated enterprises to 1,114 enterprises (average of 159 enterprises per month). newly established business and return to operation)
The number of enterprises withdrawing from the market continued to increase. The number of enterprises suspending business for a definite time, shutting down for pending dissolution procedures and completing dissolution procedures in the period was 666 enterprises, an increase of 37.04% over the same period, including: 588 enterprises business suspending business for a definite time, up 33.64%; 78 enterprises completing dissolution procedures, an increase of 69.57% over the same period. On average, 95 businesses withdraw from the market every month.
4. Trade, service
4.1. Retail sales of consumer goods and services
In July 2023, the total retail sales of goods, revenue from accommodation, food and beverage services, tourism and consumer services was estimated at VND 6,766.3 billion, an increase of 1.90% compared to June 2023 and increased 16.56% compared to July 2022.
Retail sales of goods was estimated at VND 5,763.1 billion (accounting for 85.17% of the total), up 2.15% over the previous month and up 13.78% over the same period. Most of the major product groups saw an increase in revenue compared to June and over the same period. In particular, thanks to the positive impact of Decree 41/2023/ND-CP of the Government, reducing 50% of registration fees for domestic cars from July 1 to December 31, 2023, the automobile market increased dynamically, auto retail revenue was estimated to increase by 16.02% compared to June, up 59.72% over the same period.
Revenue from accommodation, catering and travel services was estimated at 615.7 billion VND (accounting for 9.1% of the total), up 0.21% over the previous month and up 50.24% over the same period last year. . In which: Revenue from accommodation services is estimated at 89.4 billion VND, up 0.39% and 23.53% respectively; food service revenue is estimated at 486.1 billion dong, up 0.16% and 53.58%; travel service revenue was estimated at VND 40.2 billion, up 0.55% and 92.25% respectively. In the past month, tourism activities in Vinh Phuc province have continued to develop strongly, especially in the hot summer month, making people's demand for sightseeing and using tourism services increase. The number of visitors to tourist and resort destinations in the area has also soaring significantly compared to the previous month and the same period last year.
Revenue from other consumer service industries was estimated at VND 387.5 billion (accounting for 5.73% of the total), up 0.91% over the previous month and up 17.34% over the same period. Compared to July 2022, most of the service industry groups had a high increase, specifically as follows: Administrative services and support services rose by 18.36%, medical services and support activities climed by 18.36%. helping society grew by 18.73%; group of arts, entertainment and entertainment services surged by 43.27%; other service groups increased by 41.37%.
In the first 7 months of the year, the total retail sales of consumer goods and services reached VND 46,353.4 billion, up 24.98% over the same period. In which: Retail sales of goods reached VND 39,509.8 billion, up 21.45%; revenue from accommodation, catering, tourism and travel services claimed VND 4,155 billion, up 71.19%; revenue from other consumer services reached VND 2,688.6 billion, up 26.20% over the same period.
4.2. Transport of passengers and goods
In July 2023, transportation and warehousing activities in the province maintained stability, ensuring smooth traffic, serving well the transportation of goods for production, consumption and travel needs of people. Transportation revenue was estimated at VND 507.44 billion, up 2.67% over the previous month and up 14.02% over the same period. Generally, in the first 7 months of the year, transportation revenue was estimated at VND 3,330.9 billion, up 16.29% over the same period. The specific results are as follows:
Passenger transport: Passenger transport revenue was estimated at VND 85.5 billion, down 3.02% from the previous month and up 0.06% over the same period with over 1.85 million passengers transported, down 3.24% and 114.2 million turns of people/kilometers, an increase of 8% over the same period. Generally, in the first 7 months of the year, passenger transport reached nearly 13.2 million passengers, an increase of 23.51% and 787.5 million passengers/kilometers, an increase of 20.26% over the same period.
Cargo transportation: Freight revenue was estimated at 393.9 billion dong, up 3.8% over the previous month and up 18.43% over the same period, reaching 4.8 million tons of transported goods, up 39.99% and 348.9 million tons.km of goods in circulation increased 41.99% over the same period. Generally, in the first 7 months of the year, freight transport reached nearly 30.4 million tons of transported goods, up 28.99%; circulation was estimated at 2,181.7 million tons.km, up 39.33% over the same period.
4.3. Price Index
In July 2023, CPI increased by 1.01% compared to the previous month, which is the second consecutive month to record an increase in CPI. Among 11 main groups of consumer goods and services, there are 5 groups of increased prices, 5 groups of reduced prices; 01 group has stable price compared to the previous month.
The price index of food and food service groups increased sharply with an increase of 2.25% compared to the previous month, the impact made the overall CPI increase by 0.75 percentage points, increased in both food and food groups, which is resulted from the continuous increase in the price of export rice, the average selling price of local rice varieties increased by 1.17% (ordinary rice by 1.47%; delicious rice by 0.32%; sticky rice by 0,23%); pork price increased by 7.63%; poultry meat price increased by 4.32%; eggs increased by 13.29%... Housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials increased by 1.77% in July 2023, the impact on CPI increased by 0.26 percentage points mainly due to electricity prices increasing by 10.45% over the previous month due to prolonged hot weather, leading to an increase in people's demand for electricity, and also due to the impact of adjusting retail electricity prices by Vietnam electricity (EVN). The price index of other goods and services increased by 3.03% compared to the previous month, which was the group with the highest increase in the index of 11 commodity groups, affecting CPI by 0.11 percentage points, mainly due to the price of health insurance. increased by 20.81% due to the adjustment of the minimum wage from July 1, 2023.
In the opposite direction, 5/11 commodity groups had a decrease in price index, of which: Equipment and household appliances decreased by 0.70% due to the price of washing machine decreased by 2.0%, electric fan decreased by 3.84%. and soap, detergent decreased by 2.21%, contributing to CPI decrease of 0.06 percentage points; the traffic group decreased by 0.63% due to the decrease in domestic gasoline price by 0.40% due to price adjustments in the month and businesses reduced car selling prices according to consumption demand; the education group decreased by 0.01% compared to the previous month, focusing on the group of paper products, which decreased by 0.19%.
On average, in the first 7 months of 2023, CPI increased by 3.65% over the same period. The largest contributor to CPI's increase was the group of food and catering services, which increased by 5.79% over the same period last year, causing the CPI to increase by 1.96 percentage points; The adjustment of tuition fee rates at public educational institutions in the province starting from the school year 2022-2023 made the price index of the education group increase by 20.73% over the same period last year, affecting the CPI increase by 1.34 percentage points. The remaining groups also recorded an increase such as: beverages and tobacco, up 5.41%; Equipment and household appliances group increased by 3.89%; culture, entertainment and tourism groups increased by 2.73%; Housing and building materials group increased by 0.27%.
In addition, factors that reduce CPI in the first 7 months of the year: transportation group decreased by 6.63%, giving the impact on CPI decreased by 0.62% due to a 16.70% decrease in domestic fuel prices compared to the same period last year. according to fluctuations in world prices (petrol down 18.78%, diesel down 16.72%). Since the beginning of the year, there have been 21 adjustments to gasoline prices, including 11 increases, 9 decreases, and 1 remains unchanged. The price index of the postal and telecommunications group decreased by 0.38% due to the decrease in the price of old phones and tablets, causing CPI to decrease by 0.02 percentage points.
Gold Price Index and US Dollar: In July 2023, the gold price index decreased by 0.20% over the previous month, increased by 2.98% compared to December 2022 and increased by 4.70% over the same period last year. before; On average, in the first 7 months of 2023, gold price decreased by 0.06%. US dollar price index increased by 0.64% over the previous month, decreased by 3.66% compared to December 2022 and increased by 0.13% over the same period last year; on average, in the first 7 months of 2023, the USD price increased 0.98%.
5. Finance, banking, insurance
5.1. State budget revenue and expenditure situation
As of July 15, 2023, according to data from the State Treasury, the total budget revenue in the province reached VND 15,411 billion, down 29.33% over the same period. Some key revenue sources include: Revenue from foreign-invested enterprises, customs revenue dropped sharply due to difficulties in production activities of enterprises and the impact of the new government's policies to reduce and expand collection. Specifically: Domestic revenue reached VND 12,175 billion, down 30.32%, of which, revenue from foreign-invested enterprises reached VND 9,495 billion, accounting for 61.61% of total budget revenue in the area, down 28.28%, a deep reduction in special consumption tax in the foreign business sector (reaching VND 4,643 billion, down 42.08%). Revenue from Customs reached 2,676 billion VND, down 24.37% over the same period last year.
Total state budget expenditure as of July 15, 2023 reached VND 14,415 billion, up 12.70% over the same period. In which, development investment expenditure (including advance) reached 8,543 billion VND, up 13.20%; recurrent expenditure reached 5,821 billion dong, up 11.45% over the same period. In general, the management of budget expenditures has been strengthened, closely controlled expenditures, managed expenditures according to projects, practicing thrift, get rid of waste but still ensuring the needs of socio-economic development of the locality
5.2. Banking and credit activities
Maximizing support for businesses and people to reduce loan costs, restore production and business in the last months of the year, Commercial Banks have actively adjusted and implemented credit programs/ incentives packages to reduce interest rates with a reduction of about 0.5-3.0%/year for new loans; at the same time, committed to reduce lending interest rates by 0.2-2.5%/year in the last months of 2023. Specifically: The common lending interest rates in the locality range from 4-11%/year for each term and subject; deposit interest rates in VND are common from 0.2-7.5%/year for each term. In general, the deposit and lending interest rates in the area tend to decrease compared to the end of 2022.
Total mobilized capital is expected to reach 118,000 billion dong by July 31, 2023, an increase of 7.68% compared to the end of 2022. Commercial banks have tried to come up with many measures to increase the ability to mobilize capital and ensure source balance. to meet the lending demand of the economy, thereby stimulating deposits from the population to return (estimated at VND 79,000 billion, up 14.02% compared to the end of 2022), compensating for the decrease from deposits of economic organizations made by foreign enterprises to finalize and repatriate profits (estimated at VND 38,300 billion, down 3.08% compared to the end of 2022).
Total loan balance as of May 31, 2023 is estimated at 121,000 billion, up 4.50% compared to the end of 2022, mainly in short-term loans, with high liquidity. In which, short-term loans were estimated at 86,500 billion VND, accounting for 71.49% of total outstanding loans, up 4.13%; medium and long-term loan balance reached VND 34,500 billion, an increase of 5.46% compared to the end of 2022. According to borrowers, outstanding loans from the household, private and individual sectors still account for a large proportion, reaching 69,500 billion VND, accounting for 57.44% of total outstanding loans, the business sector was estimated at 51,500 billion VND, accounting for 42.56% of total outstanding loans, increasing by 5.57% compared to the end of 2022. Bad debts were 1,070 billion VND, accounting for rate of 0.88% of total outstanding loans.
As of June 30, 2023, the 2% interest rate support policy for enterprises, cooperatives and business households under Decree 31 and Circular 03 has brought about positive results. A total of 62 customers are supported with interest rates, with the amount of up to VND 19.95 billion. Results of the program of socio-economic recovery and development of the provincial Social Policy Bank: loans to employers to pay job stoppage and rehabilitation wages with the amount of 1.52 billion dong; student loans to buy computers and online learning equipment reached VND 7 billion; loans to buy, rent-purchase houses under Decree No. 100/2015/ND-CP reached VND 180 billion; loans to non-public preschool and primary schools affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with the amount of VND 5 billion
5.3. Insurance
In July 2023, the number of new units and employees participating in Insurance continued to maintain its upward momentum with 38 new units participating in compulsory social insurance and health insurance with the number of employees being 172 people; accumulation in the first 7 months recorded new increase of 315 units with 1,036 employees.
As of July 31, 2023, the whole province has 1,146,360 people participating in insurance of all kinds. Of which, 244,558 people participate in social insurance, accounting for 42.5% of the labor force (including: compulsory social insurance: 226,566 people; voluntary social insurance: 17,992 people); There are 218,288 people participating in unemployment insurance, accounting for 37.9% of the labor force; There are 1,128,368 people participating in health insurance, the rate of health insurance coverage reaches 94.2% of the population. Total insurance proceeds of all kinds were estimated at VND 3,639.9 billion, reaching 56.2% of the assigned plan and increasing by 12.90% over the same period in 2022. Payments, especially pensions and Social insurance allowances is implemented synchronously, quickly and safely to the hands of the beneficiaries: In the first 7 months of the year, the provincial social insurance agency has settled monthly social insurance benefits for 369 people; settlement of one-time social insurance benefits for 7,905 people; dealing with sickness, maternity and convalescence for 82,442 people; making a list of payments for 7,929 unemployment insurance beneficiaries.
6. Some social problems
6.1. Medical
Disease prevention and control: The situation of Covid-19 epidemic in Vinh Phuc province is basically stable, the number of recorded cases remains low, health units in the province continue to strictly implement epidemic prevention and control measures according to the guiding documents and directions of the Ministry of Health, the Provincial Steering Committee for Disease Prevention and Control, the Department of Health on the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic. In the month there were 54 cases, a decrease of 243 cases compared to the previous month, the number of new cases in the month decreased significantly compared to the previous month, there were no deaths from Covid in the province.
Situation of some infectious diseases: The province's health sector has actively coordinated with relevant levels and sectors to propagate and raise people's awareness in proactively preventing and controlling epidemics. In the month, the number of cases of infectious diseases in the province compared to the previous month was as follows: 380 cases of influenza, a decrease of 19 cases; 115 cases of Diarrhea, an increase of 13 cases; 13 cases of Hepatitis B virus, an increase of 01 case; 05 cases of Dengue fever increased by 02 cases; 25 cases of Hand - Foot - Mouth, an increase of 14 cases... All cases were treated promptly, preventing epidemic outbreaks from occurring.
Food safety and hygiene situation (VSATTP): The state management of food safety in the province continues to be strengthened, the province has implemented synchronously and effectively through communication and education activities. dissemination of knowledge on food safety, prevention of food poisoning in the summer and hurricane and flood seasons. During the month, the Health sector and People's Committees at all levels coordinated to inspect, inspect and supervise 103 establishments on food hygiene and safety (with 86.40% of establishments meeting the standards); tested 284 food samples (99.3% of samples passed). During the month, the province recorded 01 case of food poisoning with a total of 14 people infected at Homestay Levent, Tam Dao town, Tam Dao district. Upon receiving information about the food poisoning incident, the Department of Health directed specialized units to request the Tam Dao District People's Committee to implement measures to respond to food poisoning to minimize the harm of food poisoning in the community.
HIV/AIDS prevention and control: As of early July 2023, the province has accumulated 4,819 HIV-infected people (of which the number of HIV-infected people with household registration in the province is 2,270); 2,330 people with AIDS (including 1,531 people with household registration in the province); 1,097 people died from AIDS (including 897 people with household registration in the province). The number of people living with HIV is 3,717 (including 1,373 people with household registration in the province); the number of patients receiving antiretroviral drugs. is 1,138 patients (including 22 children).
6.2. Education and training
The high school graduation exam in 2023 was held in two days June 28 and June 29, 2023, with nearly 14,000 candidates from the province taking the exam at 26 test sites throughout the province. The exam took place smoothly and safely, with no candidates violating the exam regulations. In the exam sessions, the number of students taking the exam in all subjects achieved a high rate. On July 18, 2023, the province completed the examination and announced the scores according to the plan of the Ministry of Education and Training. According to information from the provincial Department of Education and Training, Vinh Phuc ranks first in the country in terms of average scores of high school graduation exams in 2023 and scores of students in Vinh Phuc's three-subject exams for university admission are all the same and popularly ranges from over 21-22 points, the highest in the country.
The 34th IBO International Biology Olympiad took place from July 3 to July 10, 2023, in Al Ain city, United Arab Emirates, attracting 320 contestants from more than 80 countries and territories around the world. The Vietnamese delegation had 03 students, including 01 student from Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, won a bronze medal.
6.3. Security, order, traffic, fire prevention, environmental protection
Security and order situation: In July 2023, the security and order situation in the province was generally stable. Provincial police have deployed many professional plans to deal with crimes that frequently occur in the area such as: Crime of fraud to appropriate property, black credit, robbery, theft, etc. From June 15, 2023 to July 14, 2023, Vinh Phuc province had 41 cases of social order and safety violations (reduced by 05 cases compared to the previous month), injured 04 people, property damage 3,116.14 million VND, investigated and clarified 37 cases (reaching 90.2%) arresting 81 subjects, recovering assets worth 1,558.54 million VND.
Traffic safety situation: In July 2023, patrolling and control still maintained regularly, authorities focused on handling violations of traffic order and safety for vehicles and automobiles for transport passengers, violate alcohol content, go wrong on the road lane, do not obey traffic signal deviations, carry oversized, overloaded goods... During the month, in the province There were 03 road traffic accidents that caused 03 deaths and 03 injuries. Accumulation in the first 7 months of the year, there were 14 traffic accidents in the province, causing 12 deaths and 14 injuries, compared with the previous year, the number of accidents decreased by 02 cases, decreased by 02 deaths, 2 people were injured.
Situation of fire and explosion: During the month, in the province, there were 02 fires, of which: 01 house fire and 01 production and business establishment fire. The cause is being investigated by authorities, and damage has not been estimated. Generally, in the first 7 months of the year, there were 10 fires, down 2 cases compared to the same period last year.
Environmental protection: During the month, the province discovered 16 cases of environmental violations (VPMT); the number of cases handled is 16 cases with a fine of 221.5 million dong. In the first 7 months of the year, 175 cases were discovered, the fine amount was 2.5 billion VND, down 13.8% in the number of cases but up 31.8% in the amount of the fine.
Source: Report No. 412/BC – CTK, dated July 26, 2023 of Provincial Statistics Office
