(HBO) - Leaders of the Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a working session with a working delegation from the Son La provincial People's Committee on September 24 to discuss the implementation of the project on the construction of Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway.
The Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway construction project in
the public-private partnership (PPP) model was approved by the Prime Minister
under Decision No.579/QD-TTg dated May 17, 2019. The expressway has a total
length of 85km, including 49km in Hoa Binh and 36m in Van Ho and Moc Chau
districts, Son La province. The Group A project has a total investment of over
22.2 trillion VND, about 5 trillion VND of which is from the local State
budget, including around 9 trillion VND from Hoa Binh and the remaining from Son La. The
investor conducted a detailed study on specific geological conditions to devise
proper plan for the work.
Chairmen of the provincial People’s Committees of Hoa
Binh and Son La sign minutes of meeting on Hoa Binh – Moc Chau expressway.
As directed by the Prime Minister, the construction will
begin no later than late 2020. The two provinces are preparing for work and
discussing contents to launch the project.
After discussions, the two provinces’ leaders signed minutes
of meeting on the implementation of the PPP project, with basic contents such
as accelerating the progress of the important project and assigning the
investor to conduct a feasibility report under an agreement signed by the Son
La provincial People’s Committee and the investor on July 29, 2019. They agreed
to establish a steering committee for the project and the plan on the
implementation of the Prime Minister’s Decision No.579/QD-TTg dated May 17,
2019 in line with legal regulations and as scheduled, and asked the Son La
provincial Department of Planning and Investment to collect public feedback on
the effort./.
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.