(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s export turnover has seen significant growth this year thanks to the province’s efforts to explore new foreign markets and maintain a strong foothold in traditional ones.
In 2018, Hoa Binh earned 616.15
million USD from exports, up 20.81 percent from the previous year and 1.01
percent higher than the yearly target.
Exports of goods totaled 557.1
million USD, a year on year increase of 21.75 percent and 1.07 percent higher
than the yearly goal while exports of services were valued at 39.05 million
USD, up 8.47 percent and 0.13 percent higher than the annual target.
This year, local firms have been actively
looking for new markets, exploring investment opportunities and accelerating
trade promotion activities. A number of enterprises have experienced high
growth with stable business performances, such as Esquel Garment Manufacturing
Vietnam – Hoa Binh and Seyoung Inc.
Workers
at Vietnam-Korea textile and garment company are striving to fulfill its export
orders.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
