(HBO) – According to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Hoa Binh province chapter, total capital of local banks and credit organisations was calculated at more than 20.9 trillion VND as of February 28, up 668 billion VND as compared to the end of 2017.
Of the total amount, 13.8 trillion VND was mobilised from economic organisations and local residents, increasing 3.5 percent or 468 billion VND from the end of 2017. In details, 2.388 trillion VND was contributed by businesses and 11.4 trillion VND by local residents, down 440 billion VND and up 908 billion VND, respectively.
Agribank Hoa Binh has been on the right track to
provide financial support for local businesses, making contributions to
promoting production activities.
Local commercial banks strictly followed the State Bank of Vietnam’s maximum
interest rate policy. Accordingly, interest rate for deposits in VND under one
month is 1 percent per year, that of the deposits from one to six months is 5.5
percent per year while the rate of six percent was applied at all People’s
Credit Funds.
Meanwhile the rate paid for deposits in 12-month term was 7 percent at
commercial banks and 6-9 percent at People’s Credit Funds.
Zero percent interest rate has been kept for USD savings at all terms./.
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.
