The Department of Planning and Investment's report states that the city's socio-economic situation in August and the first eight months of 2024 continued to show growth, with many economic indicators increasing compared to the previous month and the same period last year. The index of industrial production (IIP) in August is estimated to have increased by 2.1% from a month earlier and by 11.26% over the same period last year. The cumulative figure for the first eight months of the year is estimated to have increased by 6.43% over the same period in 2023. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in August 2024 are estimated at over VND 11,208 billion, up 1.13% over the previous month. The cumulative figure for the first eight months of 2024 is estimated at over VND 86,868 billion, up 11.56% over the same period, reaching nearly 64% of the annual plan.

The city's export turnover of goods and service revenue is estimated at $224.9 million, up 5.1% from the previous month and 19.9% from the same period in 2023. In the first eight months, it is estimated to have reached $1,577.9 million, 72.2% of the year’s plan and up 9.9% from the same period in 2023.

The import turnover in August is estimated at $46.1 million, up 3.2% from the previous month. The total import turnover in the first eight months is estimated to be $360.1 million, reaching 67.1% of the year’s plan and up 6.5% from the same period in 2023.

In the first eight months of 2024, Can Tho City welcomed over 4.5 million tourists, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The total revenue from tourism reached over VND 4,100 billion, marking a 13% increase over the same period, achieving 70% of the year’s plan. Furthermore, the city granted new business registrations to 1,184 enterprises of all types, with registered capital exceeding VND 10,400 billion. As of August 25, 2024, the total budget revenue in the area had surpassed VND 7,536 billion, representing more than 60% of the estimate assigned by Can Tho City People's Council.

The regular meeting of Can Tho City People’s Committee to discuss and evaluate the socio-economic situation in August and the first eight months of 2024

During the meeting, Permanent Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Duong Tan Hien requested the leaders of Departments, agencies, and People's Committees of Districts to carry out their assigned tasks effectively.

Vice Chairman Duong Tan Hien asked Can Tho Municipal Department of Planning and Investment to oversee and collaborate with relevant agencies and units to address any project-related challenges, especially for projects with substantial funding, and ensure that the 2024 capital plan achieves a 95% or higher disbursement rate. District People's Committees were instructed to work closely with investors to promptly handle compensation, support, and resettlement for individuals affected by projects to facilitate the handover of sites to construction contractors.

Vice Chairman Duong Tan Hien has instructed Can Tho Municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment to actively assist the People's Committees of districts, towns, and investors in resolving difficulties and problems related to project compensation and site clearance.

The departments and sectors are also requested to enhance discipline and order in managing state budget finance. Additionally, they must firmly implement digital transformation and E-invoice; improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state budget revenue and expenditure management; ensure correct, sufficient, and timely revenue collection; expand the collection base, prevent tax losses, and strive to achieve the highest revenue estimates; pay attention to and proactively address difficulties and obstacles while promoting production, business, investment, and the city's development. Moreover, there should be a focus on maximizing the effectiveness of the Special Working Group in supporting investment promotion, removing difficulties and obstacles, and aiding enterprises, investors, and investment projects in the city.

The official has requested that agencies and units continue to promote administrative reform, administrative procedure reform, and digital transformation across all fields. They should also focus on implementing Project 06 of the Government, which involves the development of population data applications, electronic identification, and authentication to support the national digital transformation from 2022 to 2025, with a vision for 2030.