Hoa Binh HKK Knitting Co. Ltd. ensures social welfare for workers

1/7/2025 - 6:47:55 PM

Hoa Binh HKK Knitting Co. Ltd., located in the Hoa Binh Left Bank Industrial Zone, employs nearly 500 local workers with an average monthly salary of 8 million VND (3,150 USD).

Drying workers at Hoa Binh HKK Knitting Co. Ltd. ramp up winter-spring sock manufacturing.

According to Khuat Thi Hong Trang, chairwoman of the company's trade union, the firm strictly adheres to labour laws, offering fair wages, social insurance, and safe working conditions.

Besides salaries and bonuses, the company has actively supported employees' spiritual and material lives by organising tours during the April 30 and May 1 holidays and year-end parties. At the upcoming year-end party, six workers facing severe hardships will receive special support.

The company has motivated employees with monthly salaries, year-end bonuses, and Lunar New Year gifts. For Tet 2025, workers will receive additional gifts worth between 700,000 VND and 1.5 million VND, depending on their length of service.

The company has prioritised workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and maintaining fire prevention systems. Workers are equipped with protective gear, and provided with biannual health check-ups. It has also ensured that employees work no more than 48 hours a week and offered free daily meals valued at 23,000 VND per portion.

Currently, the company is focused on fulfilling winter-spring sock and knit cap orders for export markets, including the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. With stable labourer retention, timely wage payments, and adherence to social insurance obligations, the company has maintained strong productivity and quality standards.

In 2024, the firm achieved 317 billion VND (nearly 15 million USD) in revenue, reflecting annual growth driven by consistent order fulfillment and employee satisfaction.

Hoa Binh promotes overseas, domestic employment opportunities

Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.

Department of Home Affairs, Hoa Binh city top PAR, SIPAS indices

The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.

Mai Chau district expands farming of Dam Xanh fish

The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.

Hoa Binh province: The total state budget revenue in 2024 is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion

In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.

Hoa Binh province - prosperity attracting investment

In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.

Trade model improves market access for ethnic minority people’s products

The provincial Department of Industry and Trade developed a two-way trade model to enhance market access for the products of the ethnic minority people in Kim Boi and Lac Son district. The initiative aims at expanding distribution network for local essential goods.