(HBO) – The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh has held a meeting of the organisation board of the Tay Bac (Northwest) Industrial-Agricultural Products Fair 2020 in Hoa Binh. The event was chaired by Vice Chairman of the committee and head of the board Bui Duc Hinh.
Vice Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh chairs the meeting.
The fair is slated for October 5-11 at the provincial centre
for exhibitions and fairs in the Hoa Binh Square with 250 pavilions. It will be
held at a cost of over 1.8 billion VND. The event aims to introduce the development of the industry
and trade sector, especially industrial, handicraft and agricultural products
of Northwestern localities.
The fair is expected to create a chance for businesses from
localities nationwide to meet and exchange experience, promoting trademarks,
products, services and technologies, thus enhancing the quality of their
products and expanding the market amidst the country’s strong international
integration.
Economic achievements of Hoa Binh over the years will be
introduced, especially in the area of industry and handicraft. The event will
also be a shopping and entertainment opportunity for visitors, while contributing
to promoting the campaign of "Vietnamese people use Vietnamese goods”.
At the meeting, participants discussed the conditions for
the successful organisation of the fair, including financial resources, time,
infrastructure, solutions to prevent the spreading of COVID-19 pandemic, as
well as the invitation and encouragement of businesses and agencies to join the
fair.
Concluding the meeting, Bui Duc Hinh, Vice Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee asked relevant departments and sectors to coordinate
with the provincial Department of Industry and Trade as well as the fair organisers
to make preparations for the event and ensure its safety and pandemic
prevention measures.
It is necessary to review specific tasks as well as
financial resources for the organisation of the fair, thus attracting people
and businesses and introducing the potential, strengths, typical products and
socio-economic achievements of the province, he said./.
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.