(HBO) – The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee targeted 1.437 billion USD in exports and 1.097 billion USD in imports this year. Since the start of 2022, the administration has ordered relevant departments, sectors, and localities to jointly work to tackle difficulties and facilitate trading activities.
A garment factory in Tan Lac district has provided jobs for
about 200 workers and considerably contributed to the province’s export value.
Hoa Binh has been working to fully capitalise on
free trade agreements and expand export markets so as to boost overseas
shipments, especially the commodities with high added value. Efforts are also
being made to attract investment to developing logistics services and
infrastructure so as to improve export and import efficiency. In addition, the province
is stepping up the implementation of a project on developing export markets for
local key agricultural products for 2021 - 2025, with a vision to 2030.
In February, Hoa Binh recorded about 112.91
million USD in exports and 91.24 million USD in imports, respectively rising
2.13 percent and 2.9 percent month on month. That raised the respective
two-month figures to 223.47 million USD and 179.92 million USD, up 15.83
percent and 15.34 percent year on year, and equivalent to 15.55 percent and
16.4 percent of this year’s respective targets./.
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.
