(HBO) - In the first quarter of 2020, import-export activities of Hoa Binh province have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-four enterprises trading goods with the Chinese market suffered a lack of raw material supply and slow delivery progress, thus affecting production directly.
Operation of
foreign-invested Pacific Co., Ltd. specialising in exporting agricultural
products is almost not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
During January-March, export turnover is projected at 162.3
million USD, down 1.41 percent year-on-year, and making up 15.73 percent of the
yearly target. Of the total, 152.2 million USD comes from the export of goods,
down 1.77 percent and representing 15.42 percent of the yearly plan, while
services exports are projected at 10.17 million USD, up 4.36 percent and
equivalent to 22.36 percent of the yearly target. Exports which are little
affected by the pandemic and have stable market include vegetables and fruits,
agricultural products and services.
Meanwhile, the province’s import turnover reaches 118.4
million USD, down 10.43 percent year-on-year and equal to 13.53 percent of the
yearly target./.
Over recent times, the implementation of the single-window mechanism for administrative procedure settlement in electronic environments at various units and localities has seen positive changes.
In Pa Co commune of Mai Chau district, apart from 82ha of 'shan tuyet' teas grown several decades ago, there are also ancient plants aged more than 100 years, mostly in Pa Hang Lon and Pa Co hamlets. The local tea with its distinctive flavour has become a consumer preference. Besides, the ancient plants are also favourite check-in places of tourists at present.
A working team from the Hoa Binh Party Committee led by Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, inspected the preservation and promotion of the cultural values of the Muong culture and the making of planning for a reservation space for the Muong culture in Phong Phu commune of Tan Lac district on March 6.
Kim Boi district has been paying much attention to promoting role models in patriotic emulation movements.Developing role models helps identify outstanding individuals and organisations – exemplars of patriotic emulation.
The provincial People’s Committee has worked to accelerate the construction of the Hoa Binh – Hanoi highway and the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau section of the Son La highway, which received in-principle approval from the provincial People’s Council in 2021.
The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province, in collaboration with Military Region 3, held a ceremony in Yen Mong commune, Hoa Binh city, on February 19 to launch a tree planting festival on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, and in response to the Government’s programme of planting 1 billion trees for a green Vietnam.