Workers at an aquatic product processing plant for exports in Can Tho (Photo: VNA)Head of the office LeNgoc Bay said that it is a positive sign for the economy amid the ravages ofthe COVID-19 pandemic.
The services sectorsaw the highest expansion in the period by rising 6.64 percent and contributing3.4 percentage points to the city’s growth. Meanwhile, the industrial sectorand construction increased by 5.69 percent, taxes on products 3.72 percent, andagro-forestry and fishery sector 1.82 percent.
To obtain a GRDP growthrate of between 7.5-8 percent in this year as targeted by a resolution of thecity, Can Tho needs to implement concerted efforts in a swift and effectivemanner to facilitate production.
The city must continuecarrying out preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in thecommunity and foster economic development.
It is also asked tofurther reform administrative procedures to help local businesses access toincentives, thereby accelerating public investment disbursement in 2021, andremoving bottlenecks for projects which are lagging behind, especially majorones./.
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