In 2022, the Department of Industry and Trade has performed well the work of advising, directing and administering the development of the industry; strict industrial, commercial, energy, safety engineering and environmental management; effectively implement the work of industrial promotion, trade promotion and administrative procedure reform. In particular, the Department of Industry and Trade presided over and coordinated with other departments, branches and localities to successfully organize a conference to connect supply and demand and advise the Provincial People's Committee to establish trade promotion delegations in many European countries. Asia contributes to creating favorable conditions for people and businesses to develop production and business. In 2022, the industrial production value of the province is estimated at 95,614 billion VND, up 17%; total retail sales of consumer goods and services was estimated at 59,613 billion VND, up 19.6%; export turnover is estimated at 2,427 million USD, up 13.5%; import turnover is estimated at 2,095 million USD, up 20.1% compared to 2021.

In 2023, the whole industry and trade industry will focus on implementing 6 groups of tasks and solutions, striving for industrial production value of 113,950 billion VND, up 19.2%; total circulation of consumer goods and services is expected to reach VND 65,600 billion, up 10% compared to 2022 and import-export turnover is expected to reach USD 4,964 million.

Speaking at the conference, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee praised the achievements of the industry and trade industry and highly appreciated the efforts of the whole industry and the positive contributions of the business community. In order to continue to develop the province's industry and commerce, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee suggested that the whole industry closely follow the goals, plans, programs and projects of industrial and commercial development of the province. , concretize directing activities, and achieve high results. In particular, urging, supporting and removing difficulties in a practical and practical way to help businesses accelerate investment projects and stable and effective production and business. In parallel with the development of green energy sources, focusing on management of electricity planning to ensure energy sources to meet the needs of socio-economic development of the province.

Strengthen support and guidance for businesses to effectively implement and take advantage of new-generation free trade agreements; extensive implementation of the campaign "Vietnamese people give priority to using Vietnamese goods"; organize the connection between supply and demand for products for businesses and production households and focus on developing faster, stronger and more effective e-commerce, contributing to bringing the province's products to circulate on the domestic market and In the immediate future, the Department of Industry and Trade will take measures to ensure the circulation of goods, balance supply and demand, and stabilize the market to meet people's consumption needs during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Rabbit 2023.

The conference organizers awarded emulation flags and certificates of merit from the Provincial People's Committee to 10 collectives and 6 individuals with outstanding achievements in 2022. Announced the decision to recognize typical rural industrial products at the provincial level. 2022 for 25 products of 16 enterprises in the province. The Department of Industry and Trade also launched the 2023 emulation movement for cadres, civil servants, public employees and businesses in the whole industry. Author: Khac Duan - Thai Binh Newspaper