(HBO) – Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung had a working session with authorities from the northern province of Hoa Binh to review the local socio-economic performance, finance-budget work, and prevention of trade fraud in 2017 and set new tasks for 2018.
Local leaders include Secretary of
the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh, Vice Secretary of the provincial
Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van
Quang.

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung speaks at the
working session
Secretary
of the provincial Party’s Committee Bui Van Tinh at the working session with
the Ministry of Finance
Senior officials from Hoa Binh province proposed
the Ministry of Finance soon promulgate a circular guiding the settlement of
public assets; allow Hoa Binh hydropower company to enjoy 100 percent of water
resources tax; supplement capital for the money printing factory project;
support local budget for helping residents in the area of Hoa Binh lake;
implement urgent projects to address landslides in Hoa Binh city and remove
households in affected areas to safer areas; and support the locality to soon
start the construction of Hoa Binh bridge with total investment of nearly 750
billion VND.
Concluding the event, Minister of Finance Dinh
Tien Dung asked the province to push ahead with coordination with the ministry
to implement synchronous measures to restructure State budget, ensure public
debt safety, and prevent trade fraud. The minister acknowledged the provincial
recommendations and promised to have specific policies for hydropower plants’
water resources tax, incentives for specialised businesses, and support for
households and small-and medium-sized enterprises to boost production and
trade.

Bao Viet
Group under the Ministry of Finance aided 500 million VND to rebuild schools at
Giap Dat secondary school (Da Bac).
Regarding landslides in some areas, the minister asked to soon arrange
financial resources to deal with this prolonged risk and stabilise lives of
people in the area of Hoa Binh lake. He voiced his support for the investment for
the construction of Hoa Binh bridge, but it must follow a roadmap and refer to
opinions of the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of
Transport.
On the occasion, the ministry’s Bao Viet Group
provided 500 million VND for the province to rebuild schools at Giap Dat
secondary school (Da Bac) affected by floods./.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.