Numerous credit solutions have been implemented by local banks in Hoa Binh province to support individuals and businesses affected by Typhoon Yagi. These measures include debt rescheduling, providing in-depth financial advice, and offering interest rate reductions based on the extent of damages.
VietinBank has introduced an interest rate reduction programme of up to 2% per annum for customers affected by Typhoon Yagi. This programme applies from the end of September until December 31, 2024).
Agribank has launched a large-scale interest rate reduction
programme for borrowers affected by the typhoon. For existing loans, the bank
is reducing interest rates and waiving overdue interest for a specific period.
New loans will also benefit from reduced interest rates.
Similarly, the Military Commercial joint Stock Bank (MB) has
rolled out support programmes for storm victims, focusing on interest rate
reductions to alleviate financial burdens and aid in recovery efforts.
Customers with loans affected by natural disasters can receive interest rate
cuts of up to 2% based on the severity of damage and financial situation.
The bank has also allocated 7 trillion VND (277 million USD) for
new loans with preferential interest rates to support both individuals and
businesses in their recovery efforts.
To further assist customers, many banks have implemented
additional measures such as loan extensions, restructuring repayment terms, and
providing specialized financial advice. They have also given priority to loan
applications for housing and employment needs, and intensified social welfare
activities to support heavily affected customers.
The State Bank of Vietnam's branch in Hoa Binh has reported that
banks and credit institutions in the province have actively implemented credit
programmes to support storm victims. In line with government directives, banks
have proactively identified customers in need of debt restructuring and
provided guidance on procedures.
As of October 9, 2024, 78 customers in Hoa Binh with a total
outstanding debt of over 6.7 billion VND had reported damage by Typhoon Yagi.
The support measures implemented include debt restructuring for 3 customers,
interest waivers for 72 customers, new loans for 3 customers, and interest rate
reductions worth approximately 800 million VND.
In November 8, at Kim Boi District Stadium, the Department of Industry and Trade and the People's Committee of Kim Boi District, Hoa Binh province jointly organized the opening of the Fair to display and introduce typical products of ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
Orange growers in Cao Phong district of Hoa Binh province have enjoyed a good harvest and good prices of the fruit this year.
alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long has met with executives from Japan's Meiko Group to discuss its major investment project in the province.
The implementation of the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in Lac Son district has so far resulted in the enhanced values of products involved as well as the expansion of markets and consumption links.
In the evening of November the first, in Lac Son district, the Provincial People's Committee held the opening ceremony of the 2024 Highland Market in Hoa Binh province with the theme "Market – the Beauty of the highlands”. There was the attendance to press the opening button of the Market of Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Bui Duc Hinh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Mr. Bui Van Khanh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and the other poeple from the Provincial Party Standing Committee; the leaders from the provincial People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front, the departments, branches and the People’s Committees of the districts and the city.
Hoa Binh province currently has 158 products granted at least three stars under the "One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme, including 114 food products. Among them, there are five aquatic products given four stars. They have gradually won consumers’ trust and created a new livelihood development trend for farmers and businesses in rural areas across the province.