(HBO) – At the end of 2018, industrial parks in the northwestern province of Hoa Binh were home to 87 projects, including 23 foreign direct investment (FDI) ones with a combined registered capital totalling 605.4 million USD and 64 domestic projects capitalised at 7.25 trillion VND (312.9 million USD).
Currently, 16 out of the 23
FDI projects are operating well.

The Transon company in the Luong Son Industrial Park generates
jobs for 1,000 workers.
In 2018, FDI projects
earned about 614 million USD in revenue and 596 million USD in exports, and created
stable jobs for 15,700 labourers. Meanwhile, their import values stood at 502
million USD and the projects contributed 4.33 million USD to the State budget.
All figures recorded surges of 110-126 percent year-on-year.
Hoa Binh province has
launched solutions to address difficulties in production and , as well as
provided refresher courses for local workers. The province also bolsters
infrastructure investment and prepares land to attract investment and support
prompt and efficient operation of businesses, thereby contributing to stable
job creation, State budget collection and sustainable economic restructuring of
the locality./.
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.
Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness
The provincial business association recently convened a conference to review its 2024 operations and outline plans for 2025. The meeting was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh along with leaders from various departments and agencies.
Hoa Binh province is prioritising rural transportation infrastructure to improve mobility, facilitate trade, and boost socio-economic development.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued Decision No. 377/QD-BNN-VPĐP approving the results of the evaluation and classification of the products of the National One Commune One Product Program in 2024 (phase 3).
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.