(HBO) - Hoa Binh’s industrial production index in August 2023 increased by 17.65% compared to the previous month, but declined by 10.08% year-on-year, the provincial Statistics Office has reported.
Hoa Binh HKK Knitting Co., Ltd is one of the foreign-invested enterprises that are investing in the Da River Left Bank Industrial Park in Hoa Binh city. Its production activities generate jobs for over 500 labourers.
Of the figure, the mining industry saw a decline of 6.12% compared to July, but surged by 53.91% over the same period last year. The manufacturing and processing industry's index rose by 6.86% from the previous month, and 4.86% over the same period last year. Meanwhile, the index of the water supply industry was up 4.73% month-on-month, but fell by 11.5% year-on-year.
The decrease in the industrial production index in August compared to the same period last year was attributable to the prolonged drought this year, with its peak occurring in June and July, which caused the lack of water for electricity production.
Electricity production in the month reached an estimated 940 million KWh, up 201 million KWh or 27.23% compared to that reported in July, but down 206 million KWh or 17.9% from the same month of 2022.
The locality’s electricity production in the first eight months of 2023 was estimated to reach 5,395 million kWh, a decrease of 1,974 million kWh or 26.7% year-on-year.
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.
