(HBO) – The 13th forum on cooperation and connectivity for the development of enterprises in the northern region has been jointly held in the northern province of Hoa Binh by the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the provincial People’s Committee.
A view of the forum.
The forum
discussed ways for enterprises to increase connectivity, come out victorious in
the battle against COVID-19 and help fulfill the country’s dual goals.
In his remarks at
the event, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said the era of
the fourth Industrial
Revolution and global changes triggered by COVID-19 have opened major
opportunities for Vietnam. He expected domestic firms to change their mindset
and vision to develop a strong business community and create high-quality
products, contributing the the national economic growth.
In the face of the
COVID-19 crisis, participating leaders of ministries and governmental agencies
advised companies to adapt to the "new normal” and improve their resilience to
develop.
To help the SMEs
weather the unprecedented crisis and recover, the business representatives
proposed the ministries, agencies and local administrations to acknowledge
their role in the economy and create a fair environment for them to compete
with large corporations. They also urged for the soon implementation of the Law
on Support for SMEs and adoption of incentives in terms of land, taxation and public
administration procedures.
The enterprises
also asked for support in promoting trade internationally and seeking new
sources of supply and buyers overseas.
Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh briefed participants on results of Hoa Binh’s 17th Party Congress and
local socio-economic situation.
He attributed thelocal socio-economic
development to efforts of the local business community.
Hoa Binh always
welcomes investors and supports them in carrying out investment procedures, he
said, adding that the province will take measures to enhance quality of public
service delivery and provide the investors all possible conditions./.
According to data from the Hoa Binh Provincial Party Committee, the industrial production index for the first six months of 2025 is estimated to have increased by 20% compared to the same period last year. This marks the highest year-on-year growth rate for this period since 2020.
In the first six months of 2025, Hoa Binh province’s export turnover was estimated at 1.145 billion USD, marking an 18.11% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Import turnover was estimated at $ 804 million, a 17.15% increase, which helped the province maintain a positive trade balance.
The lives of the ethnic minority farmers in Tan Lac district have gradually improved thanks to the new directions in agricultural production. This is a testament to the collective strength fostered through the professional associations and groups implemented by various levels of the district’s Farmers’ Union.
With the motto the "product quality comes first,” after nearly one year of establishment and operation, Muong village’s Clean Food Agricultural and Commercial Cooperative, located in Cau Hamlet, Hung Son Commune (Kim Boi district), has launched reputable, high-quality agricultural products to the market that are well-received by consumers. The products such as Muong village’s pork sausage, salt-cured chicken, and salt-cured pork hocks have gradually carved out a place in the market and they are on the path to obtaining the OCOP certification.
In the past, the phrase "bumper harvest, rock-bottom prices" was a familiar refrain for Vietnamese farmers engaged in fragmented, small-scale agriculture. But today, a new spirit is emerging across rural areas of Hoa Binh province - one of collaboration, organisation, and collective economic models that provide a stable foundation for production.
Maintaining growing area codes and packing facility codes in accordance with regulations is a mandatory requirement for agricultural products to be eligible for export. Recently, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hoa Binh province has intensified technical supervision of designated farming areas and packing facilities to safeguard the "green passport" that enables its products to access international markets.