Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hoa Binh People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan delivers the closing remarks at the meeting.

In the first half of the year, Hoa Binh has taken drastic actions to implement solutions aimed at boosting economic growth towards the growth target of over 10% for 2025. As a result, the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expansion for the six-month period is estimated at 9.99%.

State budget revenue in the province is estimated at over 3.59 trillion VND (137.7 million USD), equivalent to 64% of the target assigned by the Prime Minister and 51% of the target set by the provincial People’s Council, representing an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2024.

Industrial production has continued its positive trajectory, with the industrial production index growing by an estimated 20% year-on-year. Agricultural production has also performed well while investment promotion activities have been significantly strengthened. Public health and food safety have received increased attention, education and training quality remains stable, and national defence - security have been guaranteed.

So far, 12 key projects have seen their construction started, including five funded by the state budget and seven with non-state funding. However, their progress remains slow due to land clearance challenges and procedural delays. For the 12 projects yet to begin, the provincial administration is actively assisting investors with investment and land procedures, environmental impact assessments, and site clearance, with a firm commitment to launch all the remaining projects by August 30.

At the meeting, officials identified existing shortcomings and debated priority tasks and solutions moving forward. They looked into ways for increasing budget revenue, accelerating public investment disbursement, and resolving land clearance bottlenecks for key projects. Focus was also put on organising the two-tier local government system and ensuring smooth operations following the merger of commune-level administrative units and the termination of district-level governments.

Participants also gave feedback on several draft documents, including a proposal and decision to transfer district-level medical centres under the district-level People's Committees to the provincial Department of Health. They also scrutinised the draft 2025 investment promotion plan and other important matters.

In his closing remarks, Nguyen Van Toan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, stressed that the strong leadership and decisive actions of the provincial Party Committee and People’s Committee have led to improvements in the local socio-economic landscape. This is reflected in the economic growth and budget revenue figures during the first half of the year compared to 2024, setting a solid foundation for continued progress in the remaining months.

To successfully implement socio-economic development plans for the second half of 2025, Toan asked provincial departments and sectors to vigorously lead the rollout of key projects, especially those about to commence. He stressed the need for regular monitoring, prompt problem-solving, and the urgent disbursement of public investment, which he described as both a critical task and a key performance indicator for departments and localities.

He also urged swift action in implementing the national target programmes, removing procedural obstacles to raise disbursement rates, and continuing the programme on eliminating makeshift and dilapidated houses for disadvantaged households, with a particular focus on those who have contributed to the revolution. District-level localities were required to form inspection teams to oversee implementation and quickly resolve any issue arising.

The official concluded by asking local departments and authorities to give close attention to the commune-level administrative unit merger and the cessation of district-level administrations. He also stressed the importance of successfully organising upcoming high school entrance exams and the national graduation exams. Finally, he highlighted the need for enhanced disaster prevention and climate change adaptation efforts.