(HBO) – Bui Van Cuong in Hop Phong commune has invested in growing orange and opened a store on farm tools, Dinh Van Linh in Binh Thanh commune started raising fish in cages in the reservoir, and Tran Thi Mai tried her hand on handicrafts.
They are all outstanding people of startup and entrepreneurship
spirit of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) chapter in Cao Phong
district.
Bui Van Cuong of Hop
Phong commune (Cao Phong district) (first
from right) elaborates on his family’s economic model to encourage startup
spirit in local youths.
At present, four members of the HCYU in Cao Phong were able
to borrow loans totalling 380 million VND (16,350 USD) from the national fund
on jobs of the HCYU Central Committee. Outstanding loans managed by the
district’s HCYU chapter stood at about 71 billion VND.
Many members have efficiently used the loans to reap
fruitful economic results. They have successfully expanded their businesses not
only to raise income but also venture in new fields. Capital plays a great role
as a leverage to help members stabilise and make breakthroughs.
To encourage the startup spirit among the members, the
district’s HCYU chapter has launched a programme to support the youths to set
up their businesses. The programme prioritises communication works and the
establishment of a startup incubator. It also looks to provide training, counseling
and introducing jobs to young people.
In addition, a campaign titled "Innovative youths” has yielded
positive results. In 2019, the standing committee of the district’s HCYU chapter
arranged a contest on startup ideas at the provincial level. It also joined
hands with the provincial HCYU chapter to hold a seminar on pushing ahead the
"Innovative youths” campaign, which attracted various youngsters.
Through a number of activities, the HCYU chapter of Cao
Phong has fostered startup ideas and lit up members’ innovative spirit./.
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.