The Provincial People's Committee held its regular January meeting to implement key tasks in February 2026.

The delegates attend the meeting at the main bridge point of the Provincial People's Council - the Provincial People's Committee’s Headquarters.

At the meeting, the Provincial People's Committee heard and discussed reports on the socio-economic situation in January 2026; the key tasks and solutions in February 2026; the results of the Provincial People's Committee's direction and management; and the implementation of tasks assigned by the Provincial People's Committee and its leaders during the month.

According to the report of the Department of Finance, in January 2026, the socio-economic situation in the province continued to maintain stability, achieving many positive results, creating momentum and an important foundation for achieving the development goals in 2026.

Comrade Nguyen Le Huy, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the meeting.

Comrade Lai Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the meeting.

Comrade Nguyen Hung Nam, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the meeting.

Comrade Pham Van Nghiem, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the meeting.

Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, Director of the Department of Internal Affairs, speaks at the meeting.

Industrial production activities maintained a fairly strong growth momentum; the industrial production index (IIP) is estimated to increase by 15.64% compared to the same period last year, of which the processing and manufacturing industry rose by 16.64%. Trade and services were vibrant, especially leading up to the Lunar New Year. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue were estimated at VND 27,810 billion, seeing an increase of 15.2% compared to the same period last year. The goods market remained basically stable, with guaranteed supply and no major price fluctuations.

State budget revenue achieved positive results from the beginning of the year. By January 27, 2026, total budget revenue in the area reached VND 5,914 billion, equivalent to 7% of the projected amount. Local budget expenditures were managed strictly and in accordance with regulations; credit activities were stable, and the bad debt ratio remained low.

Agricultural production was implemented according to the seasonal schedule. The area planted with spring rice reached over 18% of the plan, and crops grew well. Livestock and aquaculture remained stable, and disease prevention and control efforts were strengthened. The new-style rural development program continued to receive attention, and many OCOP products were evaluated and classified.

Investment attraction yielded outstanding results with 29 new investment projects and 17 projects with increased capital. The number of newly registered businesses increased sharply compared to the same period. Investment promotion activities and improvements to the business environment were intensified.

The socio-cultural sector received attention; healthcare, education and training, job creation, and social security were carried out promptly and effectively. National defense and security, and social order and safety were maintained.

At the meeting, leaders of departments, sectors, and localities discussed and clarified the issues related to the arrangement and placement of commune-level civil servants and public employees; the preparations for the election of 16^th National Assembly’s deputies and the People's Council’s deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term; caring for policy beneficiaries during Tet holiday (Lunar New Year); market management and price stabilization; organizing festivals and tourism; agricultural production; planning and implementing key projects; ensuring security and order, recruiting soldiers; operating the public administrative center…

Concluding the meeting, Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized: In the context of 2026 being a year of special significance, with many major political tasks, the Provincial People's Committee and all levels and sectors need to continue to closely follow the leadership and direction of the Central, the Government, the Prime Minister, and the Provincial Party Committee; implement tasks with a more proactive, decisive, and responsible spirit, right from the first month of the year.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assessed that the localities and units focusing on implementing tasks right from January created a favorable foundation, helping the socio-economic situation achieve fairly comprehensive results, with many indicators increasing compared to the same period. However, he also frankly pointed out some limitations, including in some places, leadership, direction, and management were still hesitant; administrative discipline and order are not yet truly strict, and the sense of responsibility of a portion of officials and civil servants has not met the requirements of the tasks in the new period. Therefore, departments, sectors, and localities need to seriously review, learn from experience, and promptly rectify the situation.

Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivers a directive speech at the meeting.

Regarding the key tasks in February 2026, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that all levels and sectors identify the organization of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term as the central political task of 2026. This must be meticulously and systematically prepared, following the correct procedures and laws; there must be absolutely no complacency or negligence, and no errors should occur in any stage. Localities should proactively review practical situations, strengthen exchanges and learn from experience, ensuring that the election is organized democratically, safely, and on schedule.

Along with the above tasks, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested that the People's Committees of communes and wards proactively arrange and assign cadres and civil servants appropriately, ensuring the right person in the right job, and that the grassroots government apparatus operates smoothly and effectively. Each official and civil servant must enhance their self-study and research skills, master their assigned field, and meet the increasingly demanding requirements of their duties. Based on decentralization, localities should promptly develop plans, establish, and put into operation comprehensive service centers, linked to improving the quality of service for citizens and businesses.

Regarding the tasks before, during, and after the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo 2026, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that all sectors and localities organize activities to ensure that the people celebrate the New Year safely, healthily, and economically; provide thoughtful care for policy beneficiary families, poor households, and near-poor households; at the same time ensure good security, social order, traffic safety, and absolute safety during cultural activities, festivals, and fireworks displays.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also assigned specific tasks to departments, agencies, and localities, including requesting that agencies, units, and localities strengthen administrative discipline and order; improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management; focus on resolving outstanding issues, especially in land management, planning, investment in construction, handling of surplus offices and land after administrative unit reorganization; at the same time, promote the digitization of records and documents, reform administrative procedures, and effectively operate public administrative service centers at all levels to meet the province's development requirements in the new phase.