(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in July grew by 15 percent
month on month and 22 percent year on year, according to local authority.
Photo: The wood processing factory of Son Thuy JSC in
Mong Hoa commune, Hoa Binh city, provides jobs for more than 150 workers.
Among
sub-sectors, production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water and
steam spurred 65 percent and mining was up 5.6 percent. Meanwhile, processing
and manufacturing, and water supply and wastewater treatment were down 2.5
percent and 2 percent, respectively.
The complex
development of the COVID-19 has been taking toll on industrial production.
Despite many challenges posed by the pandemic, local manufacturers have
flexibly undertaken measures to adapt to the "new normal” and keep the production
going.
The provincial
People’s Committee has directed local departments, sectors and districts to
actively support investors in completing infrastructure at industrial parks and
clusters and help them tackle difficulties in land clearance to boost
investment./.
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.
