(HBO) – The Hoa Binh Department of Industry and Trade and Department of Transport had a working session with the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh city on July 28 to seek measures to ensure the supply of goods to residents in the city in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The leader of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade addresses
the working session.
Currently, Hoa Binh city has 14 traditional markets, five supermarkets and
three trade centres, along with 860 grocery shops. The city is home to three
industrial parks with more than 5,000 workers.
Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, in order to ensure the supply of
necessities to local residents in any circumstance, the city People’s Committee
has issued plans and directions asking relevant agencies to prepare plans to
stock up on goods to meet the demands of locals and quarantine facilities. They
are requested to keep a close watch on the agricultural production situation
and the pandemic developments as well as the weather conditions to make sure
that the supply of major farm produce is available, while signing contracts on
goods supply with suppliers – Dinh Nhuan and Son An companies - to meet
people’s demands.
Hoa Binh city has built a scenario to ensure goods supply at five levels, and
another scenario to respond to particular COVID-19 circumstances.
At the working session, representatives from the city People’s Committee
proposed the provincial People’s Committee issue a plan of regulating and
orienting production to ensure sufficient supply of necessities. The provincial
People’s Committee was asked to direct competent agencies to design plans to
keep stable prices of necessary goods and regulate goods circulation after the
Government issues a list of goods banned from circulating to replace the list
of necessary goods allowed to circulate.
Provincial leaders asked Hoa Binh city to stand ready to implement scenarios if
necessary, while strengthening communications to calm local residents and
prevent them from stocking up on goods.
At the same time, the city was requested to immediately review and listing of
good supply sources for particular areas, while ensuring smooth process in
providing, transporting and circulating goods.
Thu Thuy
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.
