(HBO) - Complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic have posed challenges for many enterprises and many workers have lost their jobs. Therefore, the issuance of Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP, dated July 1, 2021, of the Government and Decision No. 23/2021/QD-TTg, dated July 7, 2021 of the Prime Minister are considered as a "life vest" to help businesses and employees overcome a difficult period.

Staff of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies’ branch in
Hoa Binh province visit businesses to grasp their needs and provide guidance on
how to conduct procedures for accessing loans.
According
to the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' branch in Hoa Binh province, three
enterprises have loans disbursed to pay the salary for employees who had to
stop working in line with the Government's Resolution 68 and Decision 23 of the
Prime Minister.
Due to the impacts of the pandemic,Corporation IBB joint Stock Company,
which produces and distributes soft drinks and beer, has to suspend production
and business activities.
Nguyen Ngoc Quan, deputy director of the company, said although it temporarily
suspended operations, the company still has to pay salaries and social
insurance contributions for a number of key employees. Thus, it has faced many
difficulties in the past time.
Upon being informed and guided by the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, the
company has applied for a loan. Thanks to its timely disbursement, the company
was able to overcome difficulties.
"Through the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies’ branch in Hoa Binh
province, we were able to quickly access the loan package under Resolution 68.
This is like a "life vest" for businesses in difficult times,"
Quan said.
Not only businesses have difficulties, but the non-public education system has
also born the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years.
Da
Hop kindergarten and primary school under Da Hop Education System joint Stock
Company is an example.
The
school has had to stop operations twice since the beginning of this year. It
means that there was no revenue so the school has a lot of difficulties in
paying teachers' salaries. The company received support from the branch’s
credit officer with the completion of the procedures and documents to access
capital quickly. Accordingly, more than 470 million VND was disbursed to help
the company pay salaries for over 140 workers.
Dang Duc Hanh, deputy director of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' branch
in Hoa Binh province, said there are 3,015 enterprises in the province, with
over 72,000 employees. Of which, nine enterprises have stopped operation, 75
enterprises have workers that have to stopped working, and 12 enterprises
engaged in the fields of transport, tourism, accommodation services, sending
Vietnamese workers to work abroad.
Up to now, the branch has received 10 dossiers from businesses wishing to
borrow capital, of which three businesses have loans been disbursed according
to Resolution 68 and Decision 23.
After more than four years of implementing a project launched by the Hoa Binh Party Committee’s Standing Board on developing agriculture and promoting product consumption linked with building new-style rural areas for the 2021-2025 period, the province’s industry and trade sector has made significant strides, greatly contributing to local socio-economic development.
Luong Son district has identified 2025 as the year for the accelerated breakthrough to successfully implement the socio-economic development plan for the 5-year period from 2021 to 2025. The district has been focusing on executing the plans and trying to achieve a GRDP growth rate of approximately 15%.
Since the beginning of this year, under the direction of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Sub-Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Quality Management has strengthened the integration of the professional activities to promote and guide the organizations and individuals in the production and trading of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to comply with the legal regulations regarding the use of chemicals, pesticides and veterinary medicines in crop cultivation, livestock farming and aquaculture. They also provide guidance to processing and manufacturing establishments on keeping the records to trace the product origins and using food additives from the approved list according to the regulations.
Hoa Binh province saw a significant rise in state budget revenue in the first two months of 2025, heard a meeting chaired by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem.
Ha Thi Ha Chi, a 26-year-old graduate in law, has taken an unconventional path by returning to her hometown in Mai Chau district to establish the Tong Dau Cooperative, creating stable jobs for local women and bringing Thai ethnic brocade weaving to the global market.
As the Lunar New Year 2025 approached, pork prices surged, creating a profitable season for farmers in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district. Taking advantage of the rising demand, Can Minh Son, a farmer from Coi hamlet, sold over 30 pigs at 69,000 VND/kg, each weighing more than 100 kg. After deducting expenses, his family earned a profit of over 50 million VND.