As of October 31, total capital disbursed in Hoa Binh reached over 1.65 trillion VND (around 68 million USD), equivalent to 16% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. The figure is estimated to reach only 34% of the plan in 2023.
On the construction site of a road project connecting Tran Hung Dao street to Dan Chu ward in Hoa Binh city. The disbursement of public investment capital for the project is expected to be implemented on schedule.
Speeding up the disbursement of public investment, especially capital from the State budget, is important for promoting economic growth of the country in general, and Hoa Binh province in particular.
Public investment will create a solid momentum for socio-economic recovery and development after the severe and unprecedented impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The provincial Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee have paid attention to directing the implementation of tasks and solutions to accelerate the disbursement of public investment in 2023.
The Chairman of the provincial People's Committee periodically holds meetings with representatives of relevant departments, sectors and localities to promptly remove difficulties and obstacles related to
investment preparation and land clearance.
However, the disbursement rate in the locality remains low, especially for the socio-economic recovery and development programme, as well as three national target programmes and official development assistance projects.
The low rate of public investment disbursement is one of the reasons behind the slowdown of GRDP growth in the locality in 2023.
The disbursement of public investment is considered a lever to promote economic growth in 2023 and the following years. The work requires a drastic action, responsibility, and close coordination among all sectors and localities, focusing on closely monitoring he implementation of each project, prioritising capital allocation for projects with rapid disbursement speed, and accelerating the progress of projects, and timely solving problems in the clearance work, and speeding up the administrative reform.
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.
