(HBO) – Ninth and twelfth graders in northern Hoa Binh province are allowed to return to school on April 27 after weeks of extended school closure triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official dispatch issued by the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee on April 24.

Hoa Binh city embarks on site clearance for 55 projects

(HBO) - Right after the merging of its administrative units, Hoa Binh city has focused on compensation and resettlement support while addressing issues in land clearance for projects and works.

Hoa Binh’s 54 products registered to participate in OCOP programme this year

(HBO) – Last year, a total of 27 products in Hoa Binh province met the provincial "On Commune, One Product” (OCOP) standards. Among the products, which are produced by 21 companies, cooperatives and households, nine were rated four stars while 18 others rated three stars.

Hang Kia, Pa Co communes expected to make breakthroughs

(HBO) - Hang Kia and Pa Co communes in Mai Chau district are changing day by day. The two communes have seen remarkable improvements in infrastructure as well as the material and spiritual lives of local residents.

Hoa Binh improves foreign language proficiency for public employees

(HBO) – One of the biggest limitations of local public employees is the lack of foreign language proficiency. In the context of global integration, foreign language proficiency has received greater attention from Hoa Binh authorities.

Chi Dao’s “doi” seed hoped to reach further

(HBO) – Chi Dao "doi” seed, a staple of Chi Dao commune (Lac Son district), has been given a three-star rating in Hoa Binh province’s One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme. The recognition offers opportunities for the product to reach further, raking in sustainable economic growth for local residents in Muong Be.

Hoa Binh sets up checkpoints for COVID-19 screenings

(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s police forces have cooperated with relevant authorities to set up checkpoints on main streets to conduct screenings on people and vehicles crossing the province as part of preventive measures against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

33 units support soldiers, people in Truong Sa island district, DK1 platform

(HBO) - The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) – Hoa Binh Chapter issued Plan No.37/KH-MTTQ-BTT on launching fund raising activities in support of soldiers and people in Truong Sa island district and DK 1 offshore platform in 2020, so as to join hands with the nation in safeguarding Vietnam’s sea and islands and national sovereignty.

Hoa Binh Power Company quarantines remote control centre to prevent Covid-19

(HBO) – Amid complex developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, the Hoa Binh Power Company (PC Hoa Binh) has been quarantining 20 staff members of the remote control centre from April 1 to 15 in order to prevent any risk and ensure the continuous and stable operation of the electricity grid.

Hoa Binh plants nearly 600 ha of production forests

(HBO) - As of mid-March, Hoa Binh province had planted 597.98 ha of production forests. Of the figure, 128.42 ha were newly-grown, while 469.56 other were re-planted after exploitation. As many as 240,000 scattered trees of various kinds were also planted.

Hoa Binh province’s export turnover projected at 162.3 million USD

(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.

Hoa Binh steps up COVID-19 prevention, control efforts

(HBO) – The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province issued Document 446/UBND-KGVX on March 26, requesting the intensification of COVID-19 prevention and control efforts.

Hoa Binh sees strict compliance of gathering ban amid COVID-19

(HBO) - In light of the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued Directive No.15/CT-TTg on intensifying COVID-19 prevention and control, ordering cancellation of indoor meetings and events of more than 20 people and banning gatherings of more than 10 people outside offices, schools and hospitals, starting from 0:00 on March 28.

Suspension of cultural activities, gatherings urged

(HBO) - Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, the Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee on March 19 issued Dispatch No.383/UBND-KGVX on urging local residents to suspend cultural services and gathering activities in order to mitigate the risk of epidemic spread in the locality.

Kim Boi district launches "zero VND booth" model

(HBO) - The Women's Union of Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province in collaboration with the district Labour Union has launched the "zero VND booth" model in Tan Thanh area, Bo town.

Hoa Binh province engages whole political system in COVID-19 combat

(HBO) – The steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control of Hoa Binh province held a teleconference on March 26 to discuss anti-coronavirus measures in the new context.

Mai Chau district expands trade-services supply network

(HBO) - Located in a mountainous region and home to many ethnic groups, Mai Chau district has implemented programmes to expand its trade and services supply network, in a bid to meet demand of local consumers, ensure social welfare, and improve people’s lives.

Hoa Binh province focuses on COVID-19 prevention, control

(HBO) – Hoa Binh province had not recorded any COVID-19 infection cases as of March 22. However, the provincial steering board for COVID-19 prevention and control has still taken drastic actions in the face of the pandemic’s complex and unpredictable developments in the world and Vietnam.

Over 96 percent of organisations, individuals satisfied with services offered at provincial Centre for Public Administrative Services

(HBO) - Hoa Binh province’s Centre for Public Administrative Services received and processed 6,120 requests related to administrative procedures in February.

Hoa Binh social policy bank set to provide 13 billion VND in housing support loans

(HBO) – The Hoa Binh provincial Bank for Social Policies had been assigned to provide a total of 13 billion VND in housing support loans to needy people as of the end of February.

Waking Mai Chau up

(HBO) - Mai Chau is the only locality in the province that has identified the development of community tourism associated with the new rural construction as a theme throughout the two terms of district’s Party Congress. This shows the high political determination of the entire Party, government and people on the new development path, aiming to become a high-quality community tourism associated with the construction of the most typical new urban area in the whole province. After 10 years of turning determination into action, the desire to awaken Mai Chau is gradually realizing.

Hoa Binh applies hi-tech for boosting agricultural production

(HBO) - In 2019, Hoa Binh province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Department of Science and Technology joined hands in carrying out a number of projects which involve the application of advanced technology.

Nearly 201,800 dispersed trees and fruit trees of all kinds planted

(HBO) - In 2020, Hoa Binh province plans to plant 150,000 dispersed trees of all kinds and 5,650 ha of concentrated forests. To that end, right after the Lunar New Year, many agencies, units, schools, armed forces in districts and Hoa Binh city have actively responded to the New Year tree planting movement and the province’s afforestation plan in 2020.

Measures sought to improve investment and business environment, PCI

(HBO) - A meeting of the Steering Committee for improving investment and business environment and provincial competitiveness index (PCI) of Hoa Binh province was held on March 10 under the chair of Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh.

Provincial leader holds working session with Hoa Binh city’s authorities

(HBO) – Vice Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh held a working session with leaders of Hoa Binh city on March 5 to review socio-economic performance during 2019 and the first two months of this year, and discuss key tasks for the near future.