(HBO) – Despite economic challenges and difficulties, Hoa Binh’s industry and trade sector has kept striving to fulfill assigned goals, making active contributions to the province’s economic growth.
Leaders of departments, agencies visit Lac Son Plastics Co.Ltd in Lac Son district
Last year, 18 out of the 19 targets were met and surpassed. The province’s GRDP growth was estimated at 9.03%, higher than the target. The GRDP per capita reached 66.7 million VND (2,900 USD) while the total State collection hit 6.41 trillion VND.
Local socio-economic growth was partly attributed to constant efforts by the industry and trade sector. The province’s industrial production index went up 16%, higher than the same period last year and the economy’s common growth. Of this, the manufacturing and processing sector expanded by 15%, and electricity manufacturing and distribution up 19%. Industrial production value climbed up 14.3% annually to over 41.6 trillion VND.
Investment in technical infrastructure in industrial complexes saw progress. The province is home to 16 industrial complexes covering a total area of more than 683.2ha. The combined registered capital topped 2.74 trillion VND, while jobs were generated for about 1,300 workers.
The total retail of goods and services was estimated at over 53.48 trillion VND, up 20.27% year-on-year, or 101.9% of the yearly plan.
Local export turnover surpassed 1.43 billion USD, up 18% from the same period last year, with electronics, lenses and apparel textiles continuing to be key currency earners. The total import turnover was over 1 billion USD.
This year, the sector will focus on improving business environment to attract more capital, stepping up industrial promotion to develop industrial and handicraft facilities in the province.
It will also pool resources for the development of infrastructure in industrial parks and complexes, as well as transport infrastructure, develop handicraft industry in combination with tourism and exports.
With achievements in 2022 and set measures, it is believed that the sector will make considerable strides, contributing to the local sustainable socio-economic development and realising Resolution adopted by the 17th provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure./.
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.