(HBO) – The Department of Science and Technology of the northwestern Hoa Binh province recently held a conference to review its activities in 2018 and launch tasks for 2019. The conference was attended by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Dung and representatives of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Do
Hai Ho, Director of the provincial Department of Science and Technology, hands
over certificates of merit to individuals with outstanding results in science
and technology sector in 2018.
The
application of information technology and administrative reform was bolstered
in the year, while the use of digital signature, document management software, the
implementation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the digitalization to
secure archive collections also proved effective.
The
department was ranked fourth out of the 20 agencies in the administrative reform
index and second in IT application. In 2018, it organised a competition on startup
innovative ideas, the first of its kind for youths of Hoa Binh province, as
well as successfully held drills on identifying and retrieving radioactive
sources.
Work
on scientific and technological projects focused on efficiency, particularly a
major project helping farmers to overcome consequences of natural disasters and
create sustainable livelihoods in Da Bac district.
Scientific
councils graded research projects in a more responsible and effective manner
that year. Reforms in intellectual property activities reaped fruitful results,
and 14 brands of the province were under trademark protection.
Additionally,
activities in science and the IT sector at the district level received due
attention and were effectively supervised, while the application of models was
enhanced. ISO adoption at the commune level hit 74 percent in the total number
of communes, surpassing the plan.
Financial
mechanism reform in activities of science and IT sector remains a key task in
2019, towards increasing expenditure for highly applicable projects. It is also
necessary to improve the efficiency of scientific and IT project supervision,
make use of measures to assign new scientific and IT tasks, and promote the application
of completed projects in real circumstances.
The
department needs to improve the effectiveness of scientific councils and
council initiatives at all levels, and continue to launch incentives for
businesses facilitating scientific and IT research as well as innovative
start-ups in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is asked to bolster support
in intellectual property and collective trademark registration for local
specialties.
Besides,
the department is tasked to support local agencies to maintain quality
management system and transfer to the ISO 9001:2015 version, boost
administrative reform, IT application and personnel streamline, and improve
quality of public services./.
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.
