(HBO) – The State Bank of Vietnam’s branch in Hoa Binh has mapped out orientations to direct banks and credit organisations in the northern province to implement key tasks in the field, thus realising the sector’s main monetary targets and contributing to local stability and economic growth.
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currently records outstanding loans of over 1.2 trillion VND.
By the end of 2019, the total operation capital of credit institutions in the
province exceeded 26.5 trillion VND, a year-on-year rise of 13.4 percent. Total
outstanding loans in the province surpassed 22.9 trillion VND, up 9.1 percent
against the previous year. Of which, short-term loans accounted for 42.1 percent,
medium-and long-term ones 57.9 percent.
Banks and credit institutions, especially commercial
banks, all saw an increase in outstanding loans, notably joint Stock Commercial
Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) 13.8 percent, Vietnam joint
Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (Viettinbank) 8.2 percent,
Military Commercial joint Stock Bank (MB) 17 percent, Lien Viet Post joint
Stock Commercial Bank (LienVietPostBank) 7.3 percent, and Vietnam Prosperity
joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) 1.8 percent.
In 2019, the total bad debts were estimated at
258 billion VND, making up 1.12 percent of the total outstanding debts, down
157 billion VND compared to 2018.
Banks and credit organisations have worked out
measures to remove difficulties for businesses and pay attention to investment
in local economic development. They have also actively carried out preferential
credit programmes and provided loans for poor households and social welfare
beneficiaries in prioritising fields as directed by the State Bank of Vietnam such as
rural and agriculture.
In 2020, the provincial State Bank of Vietnam branch
strives to increase the mobilisation of capital by 16 percent or more. Outstanding
loans are estimated to climb by 14 percent while the ratio of bad debts below 3
percent./.
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.
