(MPI) - Continuing the agenda of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s sixth plenary session, the NA spent 1.5 days to discuss at the hall about the results of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan for 2023; the expected socio-economic development plan for 2024; the mid-term review of the socio-economic development plan for the period 2021-2025; the plan for restructuring the economy for the period 2021-2025; the results of the implementation of Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15 on fiscal and monetary policies supporting the Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Program; the Government's report on the pilot implementation of some specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Da Nang city.

At the working session. Photo: quochoi.vn

Many opinions appreciated the Government’s efforts and determination at all levels and localities in managing the economy; the unity and participation of the entire political system, business community, and people, in a very difficult context, have made concerted and flexible efforts in implementing task groups and solutions, achieving important and encouraging results in 2023.

Additionally, many opinions expressed that the NA always accompanies the Government, with clear, practical, effective, and timely support.

The delegates focused on discussing and giving opinions on the implementation of the socio-economic development plan for 2023; the expected socio-economic development plan for 2024; socio-economic development indicators; the openness and growth drivers of the economy; difficulties and challenges; existing limitations and causes.

According to the Government’s report to the NA on the socio-economic situation presented by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the opening session on October 23, the socio-economic situation continues to recover positively, with each month and quarter showing improvement, basically achieving the overall goals set with many important results in various fields; continuing to be a bright spot of the global economy.

Based on the results of the first 9 months, the whole year of 2023 strives to achieve and exceed at least 10 out of 15 targets set, especially completing all social targets, reflecting the good nature of our regime.

The macroeconomy is basically stable, inflation is controlled, growth is promoted, and major balances are ensured. GDP growth in the third quarter reached 5.33%, and the cumulative 9 months reached 4.24%. The average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 9 months increased by 3.16%. The money and foreign exchange markets are basically stable, and interest rates are lowered. Exports and imports increased month by month, with a trade surplus of nearly 22 billion USD for the first 9 months./.

Bao Linh

Ministry of Planning and Investment