(HBO) – The implementation of major transport projects in Hoa Binh is being sped up, which is expected to help the locality optimise its potential, attract more investment and promote economic structure transformation.
A section of Road 435 in
Liem hamlet, Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, is being cemented.
When
the Lunar New Year is approaching, workers, engineers, investors, contractors
and other relevant sides of the Trang (White) Bridge project in Hoa Binh city
is working hard to ensure the project’s progress.
Engineer
Nguyen Huy Anh said the Trang Bridge is one of the projects celebrating the 17thprovincial Party Congress. The bridge, measuring 25m in length and 24m in
width, replaces the old one and is set to help deal with "hot spots” on
National Highway 6. The construction of the entire project is scheduled to be
completed in June 2020. Part of the bridge will be put into service ahead of
the traditional New Year.
On
these days, Road 435’s Tan Lac-Cao Phong section has been turned into a vast
construction site where machines, equipment and workforce are maximised for the
construction.
Nguyen
Manh Tuan, Deputy Director of the project’s management board, said under the
project, many sections will be expanded and upgraded, opening up opportunities
for the province to attract more investments in Hoa Binh Lake.
The
management board has kept a close watch on the construction and joined hands
with consultant and supervision units to instruct contractors to ensure the
project’s progress and quality, he said.
The
constructors were also required to implement solutions in order to ensure
traffic for locals and visitors to Hoa Binh Lake, while focusing on removing
difficulties to accelerate the construction of Road 435’s Hoa Binh city-Cao
Phong district section that spans 10.2 km and is scheduled to be put into operation
in August 2020.
Efforts
have also been made to push ahead with the construction of other transport
projects like Hoa Binh Bridge 2, the road connecting National Highway 2 and
extended Chi Lang Road and other major routes in Hoa Binh city and
localities./.
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.