(HBO) – In the 2022 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) announced by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in early April, Hoa Binh ranked 53rd out of the country's 63 provinces and cities with a total score of 62.81 points, up 9 places compared to 2021. This result reflected efforts of the whole political system in reforming administrative procedures and improving the local business investment environment.
The Resolution of the 17th provincial Party Congress for the
2020 – 2025 term set a target of increasing 3 places each year on the PCI
rankings. It defined administrative reform and improvement of the business and
investment environment is one of strategic breakthroughs in order to
successfully implement the province's socio-economic development targets for
the 2020 – 2025 period. However, in 2021 - the first year implementing the
Resolution, the province fell to the 62nd place out of the 63 provinces and
cities in the PCI rankings and was in the underrated group.
Therefore, many concerted solutions have been drastically
implemented by the province. The whole political system has got involved with
the determination to build an open, transparent and attractive business
environment. The provincial People's Committee has supplemented many mechanisms
and policies to improve the business and investment environment, and create
favourable conditions and equality for all economic sectors to develop. At the
same time, it has built specific mechanisms and policies to encourage
enterprises to invest in agriculture and rural areas, support linkages in
production and consumption, and assist innovation and start-ups.
In addition, efforts have been made to simplify
administrative procedures, promote the application of information technology in
handling administrative procedures, and improve the satisfaction of
organisations and individuals.
These solutions have created trust in the business community.
As a result, in the 2022 PCI index, the province saw seven out of nine
component indexes reporting increases compared to those of 2021.
However, the provincial People’s Committee, departments and
agencies all agreed that it cannot be satisfied, because the province's PCI is
still at the bottom. Therefore, in order to fulfill socio-economic development
targets for 2023, there is a need for persistence and decisiveness in the
process of improving the competitiveness index as well as the business and investment
environment of the province. In particular, carrying out solutions to promote
production and business and ensure a safe policy environment for enterprises to
develop is considered as one of the key tasks in the coming time./.
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.
