(HBO) – The northern province of Hoa Binh introduced its potential and strengths as well as investment opportunities to British investors at an investment, trade and tourism promotion conference in London on October 11. The event saw the attendance of Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long, representatives from the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK), and British businesspeople.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui
Van Khanh and Chairman of the Vietnam Business Association in the UK Paul Hoang
sign a cooperation document.
In his opening remarks, Long said that Hoa Binh, which
borders the capital city of Hanoi, has a favourable location and abundant
investment opportunities.
He suggested British investors seek opportunities in
partnering with Hoa Binh in the fields of exploring tourism, high-tech
agriculture, and tertiary education development, as well as resort real estate.
Bui Van Khanh, Chairman of the provincial People’s
Committee, said that Hoa Binh is focusing on four strategic areas for
socio-economic development, including planning, infrastructure development,
improvement of institutions and the investment and business environment, and
human resources development.
He highlighted prioritised investment areas such as green,
clean and high-quality agricultural production, agro-forestry-aquatic
production and processing, resort tourism development, and ecological urban
development.
The provincial leader underlined that Hoa Binh plans to
further expand its basic infrastructure system to facilitate investment
activities, while providing preferential policies to investors, including
exemption and reduction of land rent, and import-export taxes, and support in
vocational training.
Khanh called on British investors to invest in Hoa Binh in
the fields of agriculture, industry, services, tourism, and development
research, pledging that the local administration always supports and
accompanies them for the benefits of both sides.
VBUK Chairman Paul Hoang said that the association is ready
to connect Vietnamese and British partners and support them in dealing with
problems during the cooperation process such as differences in business
culture.
On this occasion, Hoa Binh signed a cooperation document
with VBUK, under which the two sides will build a sustainable, long-term
cooperative relationship, creating benefits and development opportunities for
both sides.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
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.
Hoa Binh province hosted the "Meet India 2024" conference on November 16, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between Vietnam and India.
In recent times, with its core role in building and fostering great national unity, Cao Phong district's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee has actively carried out its responsibilities and front work, and closely collaborated with member organisations to encourage locals to implement the Party’s guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws. At the same time, it has worked to promote the dynamism, creativity, and contributions of officials, Party members, and local people to help the district develop further.
From a type of bulb used as a seasoning for daily meals, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and farmers, shallots have become a commercial crop in Yen Thuy district, contributing to promoting the transformation of crop structure in agricultural production, bringing higher incomes to locals.