(HBO) – The northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh exported 791.9 million USD worth of goods and services in 2019, an increase of 24.48 percent from a year earlier, fulfilling the province’s yearly target.
The R Technical Research Vietnam contributes
largely to Hoa Binh’s total exports.
Exports of goods
reached 749.9 million USD, up 25.59 percent year on year while those of services grew 7.55 percent to 42 million USD. About 90.6
percent of the total export revenue was generated by FDI enterprises.
Among the
northern midland and mountainous provinces, Hoa Binh ranked fifth in exports
and sixth in exports per capita.
Last year, the
province has taken a number of measures to boost exports. For example, it has accelerated trade
promotions by organising many
trade fairs and exhibitions across the province. Local enterprises were
assisted to take part in trade fairs and
exhibitions both in the country and overseas to promote trade and promising exportstaples, such as processed
food, aquatic products and farm produce.
A number of the
province’s products have gained a stronger foothold on traditional markets like the EU, the US, the
Republic of Korea, Japan and China and make inroads into new markets.
Hoa Binh has made
efforts to attract investment, particularly foreign direct investment (FDI), to
expand production and increase the volume of goods for exports.
So far, the province
has had more than 30 exporters. The Asian region was the province’s largest market, accounting for 35.15
percent of the total exports, followed by the EU (15.47 percent), the North
America (15 percent) and the Eastern Europe (1.53 percent).
Local companies
have focused more on investing in e-commerce, personnel training, and official
websites to effectively attract customers and develop export markets./.
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.