(HBO) - Complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic have posed challenges for many enterprises and many workers have lost their jobs. Therefore, the issuance of Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP, dated July 1, 2021, of the Government and Decision No. 23/2021/QD-TTg, dated July 7, 2021 of the Prime Minister are considered as a "life vest" to help businesses and employees overcome a difficult period.
Staff of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies’ branch in
Hoa Binh province visit businesses to grasp their needs and provide guidance on
how to conduct procedures for accessing loans.
According
to the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' branch in Hoa Binh province, three
enterprises have loans disbursed to pay the salary for employees who had to
stop working in line with the Government's Resolution 68 and Decision 23 of the
Prime Minister.
Due to the impacts of the pandemic,Corporation IBB joint Stock Company,
which produces and distributes soft drinks and beer, has to suspend production
and business activities.
Nguyen Ngoc Quan, deputy director of the company, said although it temporarily
suspended operations, the company still has to pay salaries and social
insurance contributions for a number of key employees. Thus, it has faced many
difficulties in the past time.
Upon being informed and guided by the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, the
company has applied for a loan. Thanks to its timely disbursement, the company
was able to overcome difficulties.
"Through the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies’ branch in Hoa Binh
province, we were able to quickly access the loan package under Resolution 68.
This is like a "life vest" for businesses in difficult times,"
Quan said.
Not only businesses have difficulties, but the non-public education system has
also born the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years.
Da
Hop kindergarten and primary school under Da Hop Education System joint Stock
Company is an example.
The
school has had to stop operations twice since the beginning of this year. It
means that there was no revenue so the school has a lot of difficulties in
paying teachers' salaries. The company received support from the branch’s
credit officer with the completion of the procedures and documents to access
capital quickly. Accordingly, more than 470 million VND was disbursed to help
the company pay salaries for over 140 workers.
Dang Duc Hanh, deputy director of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' branch
in Hoa Binh province, said there are 3,015 enterprises in the province, with
over 72,000 employees. Of which, nine enterprises have stopped operation, 75
enterprises have workers that have to stopped working, and 12 enterprises
engaged in the fields of transport, tourism, accommodation services, sending
Vietnamese workers to work abroad.
Up to now, the branch has received 10 dossiers from businesses wishing to
borrow capital, of which three businesses have loans been disbursed according
to Resolution 68 and Decision 23.
During the two days of November 14th – 15th, at the Provincial Cultural Palace, the Department of Industry and Trade organized a conference to connect the product consumption of the ethnic minorities and the mountainous areas in 2024. There was the attendance of the representatives of leaders of a number of departments, branches, businesses, manufacturers and distributors inside and outside the province.
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.
