(HBO) – The northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh exported 791.9 million USD worth of goods and services in 2019, an increase of 24.48 percent from a year earlier, fulfilling the province’s yearly target.
The R Technical Research Vietnam contributes
largely to Hoa Binh’s total exports.
Exports of goods
reached 749.9 million USD, up 25.59 percent year on year while those of services grew 7.55 percent to 42 million USD. About 90.6
percent of the total export revenue was generated by FDI enterprises.
Among the
northern midland and mountainous provinces, Hoa Binh ranked fifth in exports
and sixth in exports per capita.
Last year, the
province has taken a number of measures to boost exports. For example, it has accelerated trade
promotions by organising many
trade fairs and exhibitions across the province. Local enterprises were
assisted to take part in trade fairs and
exhibitions both in the country and overseas to promote trade and promising exportstaples, such as processed
food, aquatic products and farm produce.
A number of the
province’s products have gained a stronger foothold on traditional markets like the EU, the US, the
Republic of Korea, Japan and China and make inroads into new markets.
Hoa Binh has made
efforts to attract investment, particularly foreign direct investment (FDI), to
expand production and increase the volume of goods for exports.
So far, the province
has had more than 30 exporters. The Asian region was the province’s largest market, accounting for 35.15
percent of the total exports, followed by the EU (15.47 percent), the North
America (15 percent) and the Eastern Europe (1.53 percent).
Local companies
have focused more on investing in e-commerce, personnel training, and official
websites to effectively attract customers and develop export markets./.
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.