(HBO) - Given complicated developments of COVID-19 across the country, the Hoa Binh People's Committee has directed relevant sectors to strengthen the monitoring of supply and demand and commodity prices in order to keep market prices stable, especially the prices of essential goods, serving people's needs and preventing unreasonable price hikes.
Commercial centers and supermarkets have always ensured the supply of goods to serve consumers’ demand. (Photo taken at the Vincom Plaza shopping center in Hoa Binh City).
Accordingly, commercial activities in the province have maintained stable development. Total retail sales of goods and services in August were estimated at 3,630 billion VND (nearly 159.5 million USD), pushing the figure for the January-August period to 28,975 billion VND, up 15.8 percent on-year and fulfilling 65.16 percent of the yearly plan.
Also in August, the local consumer price index was estimated to increase slightly by 0.05 percent compared to the previous month. Currently, the provincial People's Committee is directing departments, branches and localities to focus on implementing solutions to ensure the balance of market supply and demand, and stocking up on commodity to maintain stable goods prices in the remaining months of the year, especially given unpredictable developments of the pandemic./.
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.
