HBO - The north-western province of Hoa Binh continued to record a rise in export-import revenues in the first quarter of 2019, said the provincial Department of Industry and Trade. It made an export value of over 168.5 million USD in the period, an increase of 17.43 percent year-on-year, or 21.33 percent of the year’s plan.
The 100 percent foreign-invested Pacific Company
Limited makes remarkable contributions to Hoa Binh province’s farm produce export.
Of the figure, export of goods hit about
158.71 million USD, up 18.18 percent against the same period last year and
21.22 percent of the yearly plan. Besides, export of services stood at 9.8
million USD, rising 6.41 percent and equivalent to 23.33 percent of the annual
plan.
Meanwhile, import values reached 134.57
million USD, expanding by 23.46 percent year-on-year and meeting 21.19 percent
of the year’s plan.
Statistics showed that the province is
currently home to 30 firms engaging in export activities. Electronic devices,
garment-textile and farm produce remain as the province’s key export staples.
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.
