HBO – Hoa Binh province’s Taxation Department on January 3 held a conference to review taxation work and set forth tasks and measures for 2019. Attending the event were Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh, leaders of the General Department of Taxation, and representatives from local departments and sectors.
According
to a report, as of December 31, 2018, the province’s total State budget
collection was 3.24 trillion VND, of which 2.79 trillion VND was collected from
taxes and fees, and nearly 500 billion VND from land use.
At
the conference, delegates assessed factors affecting State budget collection
related to socio-economic affairs as well as mechanisms and policies. The local
socio-economic situation remained stable in 2018, with economic growth
estimated at 8.36 percent. Industrial and handicraft production, trade and
services all experienced growth. Investment promotion received special
attention. To date, Hoa Binh attracted 544 projects, including 37 FDI ones
worth over 500 million USD and 507 domestic-invested ones totaling 64.8
trillion VND.
At
the event, with their outstanding achievements in financial work in recent
years, 65 collectives and individuals of the local taxation sector were
honoured with certificates of merits, insignias and emulation fighter title by
the Finance Ministry and the provincial People’s Committee. Notably, one
individual received the State President’s Labour Order, third class.

Vice Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh grants certificates of merits to outstanding
individuals of the taxation sector.
The
provincial People’s Council assigned the taxation to collect 3.68 trillion VND
for the State budget in 2019, up 13.5 percent year-on-year./.
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.