(HBO) - In the first six months of the year, Hoa Binh authorities approved 12 investment projects, including 11 domestic ones with a combined registered capital of 252.39 billion VND (10.96 million USD) and one foreign direct investment project worth 6.5 million USD. Meanwhile, one project was terminated.
Easing difficulties brought by COVID-19, Antona JSC at Luong Son industrial park, which specialises in children’s toys, has maintained production and created stable jobs for workers.
The province now has 607 projects, of which 42 are FDI ones of 602 million USD, and the rest are domestic projects worth about 87.65 trillion VND.
Local IPs are home to 102 approved projects, comprising of 27 FDI projects worth 527.35 million USD in and 75 domestic ones of more than 10.83 trillion VND.
To improve business and investment climate, the Hoa Binh People’s Committee has ordered stepping up communications and information provision online in the latter half of the year, in an effort to attract investment in the province; and support for local firms in joining investment and trade promotions, along with revoking stagnant projects to attract potential investors.
Relevant agencies are also asked to keep a close eye on firms’ operations in a bid to promptly address bottlenecks, especially for those who are hardest-hit by COVID-19./.
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.
