On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
During the meeting, Secretary Nguyen Phi Long and Indian Ambassador Arya discuss potential areas for investment and cooperation between the two sides.
Recalling the strong friendship and collaboration between Vietnam and India in recent years, Long introduced the delegation to Hoa Binh's strengths in agriculture, industry, tourism, and urban development, and its globally recognised Hoa Binh Culture. The province is currently prioritising infrastructure development, especially roads connecting to Hanoi, and industrial parks and clusters.
The Hoa Binh leader expressed his hope for support from the Indian Ambassador and businesses in fostering cooperation across fields, particularly in tourism. He assured that the province would continue administrative reforms to create favourable conditions for investors and businesses operating here.
The ambassador said India is committed to strengthening its longstanding friendship with Vietnam and expressed interest in exploring potential cooperation with Hoa Binh. The diplomat took the occasion to invite his host to visit India in the near future.
Long said he hopes the upcoming "Meet India 2024" event in Hoa Binh will play a vital role in advancing bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme is reshaping the rural economy of Lac Son district, helping improve living standards, particularly among the ethnic minority communities in remote areas of Lac Son district.
The Van Mai dam xanh (Bangana lemassoni) fish has long been famous for its unique and delicious flavour, earning a spot on the menus of many restaurants and attracting food connoisseurs. In recent years, residents in Van Mai commune, Mai Chau district, have expanded their fish farming areas and striven to build a strong reputation for their product. They are also working to establish it as an OCOP (One Commune, One Product) item to increase their income.
Outstanding rural industrial products of Hoa Binh province in 2024 were recently honoured and granted certificates, becoming a source of pride for producers and also a boost for local economic development. The honourees are all deeply imbued with the local cultural identity and boast considerable commercial potential, helping popularise the image of Hoa Binh to domestic and international consumers. This is also a solid stepping stone for rural industrial establishments to develop.
In the first 10 months of 2024, Hoa Binh city made significant progress in job creation and labour exports, sending 112 workers abroad through partnerships with authorised recruitment firms.
An award ceremony to announce the official certification for Mai Chau district’s Bangana lemassoni fish, a specialty of the locality because of its unique flavour, was held recently in the district.
Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh chaired the regular October meeting of the provincial People's Committee to review 2024 socio-economic performance.
