(HBO) - The National Target Programme on New-Style Rural Building has given Luong Son a facelift. The district now is a district of prosperity and peace, with each local village and hamlet being a green, clean, beautiful countryside. The changes even surprise locals returning home after sometime being away.
The Tan Vinh
agro-forestry-irrigation co-operative in Tan Vinh commune invests in
greenhouses with drip watering system.
The rate of poor household decreased from 13.03 percent in
2010 to 2.92 percent in 2019. Between 2011 and 2019, the average income of the
local rural area increased from 7.5 million VND (324.23 USD) per person to 38
million VND (1,642 USD) per person, while the rate of trained rural workers
went up from 27.3 percent to 63.3 percent. In a decade, the district mobilised
more than 3.1 trillion VND for new-style rural building, of which about 10.2
percent were donated by locals.
Luong Son also recorded progress in terms of political
apparatus. Officials have become closer to the people, while the people have
come up with better ideas in production. Economic models have worked
practically and sustainably, with enterprises focusing on investment in agriculture
and creating jobs for local. Cultural and spiritual activities have thrived,
attracting the community’s participation in various emulation campaigns.
Recently, a central working delegation came to examine the
district, saying it has all the conditions needed to be recognised as a
new-style rural area of 2019./.
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.
