(HBO) – The Hoa Binh Hydropower Company has recently held a conference to review its operation in 2017 and put forward tasks for 2018.
Last year, the company’s electricity output reached over 11.2
million kWh, exceeding 11.8 percent of the yearly target and making a record
high since the plant began operational.
Electricity
of Vietnam grants certificates of merit to many collectives and individuals for
their outstanding performances.
Statistics showed that production costs were nearly 2.5 trillion
VND (109.7 million USD), in which value added tax was valued at 783 billion
VND, natural resources tax 839 billion VND and forest fees 205 billion VND. The
company contributed over 1.4 trillion VND to the province’s budget in 2017.
According to experts, hydrological developments in the year were
abnormal. The water pouring into Hoa Binh lake was 62.4 billion cu.m, exceeding
the average rate for the first time after eight years, with floods happening
from July to October.
During the flood season, the company opened three discharge
courses, with two-three bottom floodgates opened in a total time of 41 days. In
a big flood in October, the company opened eight bottom floodgates with a discharge
output of 16,250 cu.m per second, the biggest since the plant was put into
operation.
Thanks to the good regulation of water, the Hoa Binh hydropower
plant was protected, while no human losses were recorded and asset losses of
people in lower areas were minimised.
However, the company admitted that there remained some production
violations, especially in obeying power safety regulations.
In the year, the plant’s machines had to stop working 26 times due
to breakdowns in their spare parts. The company conducted a lot of major
repairs, with the total value of 401 billion VND.
With the achieved results, many collectives and individuals of the
Hoa Binh Hydropower Company received certificates of merit and noble rewards
from Electricity of Vietnam and ministries and localities.
In 2018, the company strives to operate the plant safely and
effectively, with the total electricity output of 10.1 million kWh, the water
level of Hoa Binh lake reaching 116 metres and the rate of working halt being
0.99 percent./.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
