Bright signals seen in business environment improvement

4/18/2019 - 5:47:52 PM

HBO - In the years of 2016 and 2017, Hoa Binh ranked 52nd out of the 63 localities in provincial competitiveness index (PCI). The respective points in 2016 and 2017 were 56.8 and 59.42. According to statistics by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in 2018, the province posted 61.73 points, rising to the 48th position out of 63 cities and provinces, four positions higher than that of 2017.

The improvement in the PCI ranking is resulted from the drastic leadership and direction of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Committee as well as comprehensive measures in the field.

In 2018, the province issued a decision assigning provincial leaders to direct key projects and deal with obstacles in the process of implementing the projects in order for them to become operational soon. In its plan to improve the business environment and competitiveness, the province tasks agencies to monitor and improve component indexes of the PCI. The People’s Committee of the province has issued a dispatch on the implementation of a number of solutions to raise unofficial indexes.

Thanks to the favourable conditions in land, Vinh Ha company has focused on building residential areas at Dong Tien ward of Hoa Binh city

All difficulties and obstacles facing investors and businesses have been settled by the local administration through dialogues and direct working sessions with each enterprise. The provincial People’s Committee has directed the reviewing and announcing of the list of newly-issued administrative procedures as well as revised and supplemented ones, along with cancelled procedures in investment, land use, construction and business operations by departments, agencies and the People’s Committees of district and cities. Hoa Binh has made public administrative procedures, planning and development plans of the province.

The provincial Party Committee and People’s Committee have directed the arrangement and completion of administrative agencies, enhancing the operational quality and efficiency of the public administrative centre and trade, investment and tourism centre.

Meanwhile, the province has modernized its administrative system, while building the e-government. It has applied a software to monitor and supervise professional agencies during their operations.

In 2018, the province saw 57 projects licensed, including 54 domestically funded worth 13.44 trillion VND and three foreign invested with a combined registered capital of 200.24 million USD./.

Workers excited to return to work after Tet

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.

Sweet, fragrant red grapefruit of Tan Lac

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

Business association pledges support for local firms

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 focuses on rural transportation infrastructure development

Hoa Binh province is prioritising rural transportation infrastructure to improve mobility, facilitate trade, and boost socio-economic development.

Two products in Hoa Binh have been recognized as “National OCOP products”

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).

Bustling Tet market

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.