HBO – As of the end of 2017, Hoa Binh counted 55 investment projects in agriculture and rural areas with combined capital of more than 14.5 trillion VND, accounting for 11.2 percent of the total investment projects in the province. The surge in number of firms investing in agriculture and rural development after many years is a positive sign in the province’s economic situation.
An investment project building a
farm at the core of a regional linkage to raise breeding cows is carried out in
Tan My commune, Lac Son district
Hoa Binh has many favourable conditions for agricultural
production, particularly in the cultivation of fruit trees and the raising of
cattle and poultry. During 2008-2017, out of 2,587 firms and investors granted
business licences, 174 were involved in agriculture and rural development, or
6.7 percent of the total.
The increase in number of firms choosing to operate in agriculture
is attributable to the implementation of State policy, which won approval of
the business community. Since 2008, the provincial People’s Committee has
licensed 47 investment projects in agriculture and rural development, using a
total 27,000 ha of land and more than 5 trillion VND.
Projects in agriculture and rural development are mostly farms
raising cattle/poultry and fish, and planting forests, clean vegetable/fruits
and medicinal herb. Some examples are the pig raising farm using bio-technology
in Lac Thuy, the farm combining high-yield chicken raising and fruit tree and
medicinal herb planting in Yen Thuy, the farm and a regional linkage to raise
breeding cows in Lac Son, and the forest planting project during 2012-2020 by
the Hoa Binh Forestry One Member Ltd Co.
According to statistics, firms operating in agriculture and rural
areas have an average annual income of 1.6 billion VND, and their workers have
an average monthly salary of 4 million VND. They have created jobs for more
than 9,000 local workers, and contributed more than 45 billion VND a year to
the State budget./.
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.