(HBO) - The Management Board of Industrial Parks (IPs) and the Trade Union of IPs in Hoa Binh province have recently held a conference to review their performance in 2022, and launch tasks for 2023.
Representatives of the Management Board of IPs presents certificates of merit to four enterprises which strictly abided by legal regulations on environmental protection.
The province has recorded important results in developing IPs in 2022. All the goals were completed, or exceeded. The local IPs have greatly contributed to realising the province's socio-economic indicators.
Hoa Binh attracted two big projects with registered capital from 1.7 trillion VND and above in the year, reaching 200% of the set target.
The local IPs lured 11 domestic investment projects in 2022, lifting the total number of investment projects to 106, including 25 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects and 81 domestic ones. The revenue and export turnover of enterprises operating in the IPs reached nearly 21.87 trillion VND (923.95 million USD) and over 763.8 million USD, up 11.58% and 6.09% compared to the set plans, respectively.
The Trade Union of IPs has always paid due attention to both material and spiritual lives of and protecting legitimate rights and interests of union members, and supporting businesses to stabilise jobs for employees, thus contributing to improving incomes and living standards of labourers.
The Management Board of IPs in Hoa Binh set a target of attracting one large project with a registered capital of 1 trillion VND (over 42.2 million USD) and above, and 15 other investment projects in 2023.
Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem asked the Management Board of IPs to review and complete the planning of IPs, and strive to fulfill relevant adjustments in the first and second quarter of 2023.
It is necessary to focus on the land clearance work, thus creating favourable conditions for investors’ operation, he said.
The Management Board of IPs needs to coordinate with investors, and relevant ministries and sectors to build plans for each IP to ensure labour safety and regulations on fire prevention and environmental protection, order security, while paying heed to promoting vocational training, speeding up administrative reform and information technology application, he noted.
On the occasion, representatives of the Management Board of IPs presented certificates of merit to four enterprises which strictly abided by legal regulations on environmental protection.
The provincial Labour Confederation also awarded certificates of merit to organisations and individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements in trade union-related affairs in 2022./.
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.
