In 2023, the transport sector of Hoa Binh province carried out four road construction projects and repaired 41 road transport works, thereby gradually upgrading the local transport infrastructure network to meet people’s travel demand and serve local socio-economic development.
The provincial Department of Transport is accelerating
a project on dealing with traffic safety risks on Cun slope, which is part of
National Highway 6.
Hoa Binh is currently home to more than 10,998km
of roads, including over 320km of national highways, 491km of provincial roads,
over 340km of urban roads, 17km of specialised roads, 655km of district-level
ones, and over 8,980km in rural areas, according to the provincial Department
of Transport.
Two local river routes are accommodating inland
waterways transport, namely an 103km national inland waterway route along Da
River and a 19km local route on Boi River. Hoa Binh Lake is also home to seven
routes with a total length of nearly 70km. Four terminals and 16 wharves have
been licensed to operate along inland waterways routes in the province.
In 2023, to manage the quality of transport
facilities, the department verified and submitted economic - technical reports
on 15 works to the provincial People’s Committee for approval, compiled
feasibility study reports on nine projects, and made construction drawings and
estimates for eight facilities. The transport projects with verified reports
have been implemented on schedule and in accordance with specialised rules, as
well as the State’s regulations and policies.
Pressing on with upgrading transport
infrastructure and maximising resources for the works, the sector also advised
the provincial administration to focus investment on the key projects expected
to create breakthroughs in socio-economic development.
In addition, the Department of
Transportconducted frequent examinations and asked contractors to ensure
constant management and maintenance of transport infrastructure, checked and
added road signs, proposed measures for ensuring traffic safety, survey traffic
routes to detect hot spots of or areas prone to traffic accidents, and propose
authorities take solutions, the department said.
Thanks to the proper development and protection
of transport infrastructure, many important roads have been built and upgraded.
All communes across Hoa Binh now have roads qualified for car driving accessing
their centres. All district-level roads and 81.69% of communal-level ones have
been paved.
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.
