(HBO) – Hoa Binh province’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) grew by 16.1 percent in the first half of 2021, the highest in the past three years, the latest data from the provincial Statistics Office shows.
The provincial Statistics
Office announces socio-economic statistics in the first half of 2021.
The
industry and construction posted the highest growth of 32.22 percent during the
period, the office announced in a press conference on June 29.
The
agro-forestry-fishery sector; and services increased 3.57 percent and 5.51
percent, respectively.
As
many as 260 new businesses were established in the province in the first six
months of the year, registering total capital of about 6.48 trillion VND.
Total
retail sales of goods exceeded 4.69 trillion VND, a year-on-year increase of
9.18 percent.
The
office reported that the complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic since the
beginning of the year has taken heavy toll on business and production,
particularly in the fields of tourism and services. Disease outbreaks have also
hit local cattle farming, slowing the reproduction efforts.
The province has also been strengthening preventive measures against the
spread of COVID-19. About 28,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been
administered to priority groups of people in Hoa Binh so far.
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.
