(HBO) – Businesses at industrial parks in the northern province of Hoa Binh are eager to carry out production plans after the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. Business activities as well as the living standards of employees are expected to be improved in this year.
Workers at Esquel Garment Manufacturing Company
at Luong Son industrial park come back to work, engaging in production
emulation campaigns 2018.
From the fifth day of the lunar New Year or February 20 this year,
Esquel Garment Manufacturing Company resumed operation. Workers have been actively
responding to 2018 production emulation campaigns.
The company is generating jobs for 4,000 workers
with monthly income of 5 million - 6 million VND each. Compared to previous
years, the living standards of workers at the company have been remarkably
improved.
Do Hanh, a representative from Esquel, said the
company is launching emulation campaigns to increase productivity and quality
of products as well as complete orders from partners.
The group is pouring investment into production expansion
at Luong Son industrial park, which is expected to draw more 1,000 employees in
2019, she added.
Meanwhile, nearly 300 workers at Hoa Binh
Koyueni Garment joint Stock Company have come back to work. Chairman of the
Board of Directors Dao Hong Son said the company received investment license in
2016 and put into operation in April 2017, specialising in socks production for
shipment to
Japan.
It has signed orders for the whole 2018.
After Tet, many businesses such as Sankoh Co.,
Ltd., R Lens Co., Ltd., Vietnam GGS Garment Company, Doosung Tech Vietnam Co.,
Ltd., ViNa HNT, Nissin Manufacturing Vietnam, Seyong INC, Midori Apparel
Vietnam have
resumed operation.
Deputy Head of the management board of
industrial parks Duong Nhu Ru said most of businesses have resumed their
operations following the week-long Tet holiday. The proportion of workers back
to work was high. In 2018, most of foreign direct investment (FDI) firms aim to
increase production value. Many set ambitious goals of doubling products
against last year. Such companies as Koyuseni, Seyuong and Esquel have received
orders for the whole 2018./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
