(HBO) - From the beginning of the year until now, the Program on loan for clean water and environmental sanitation implemented in the province has loaned 3,650 turns of households with the loan turnover of over 66 billion VND; the turnover of the debt collection has reached over 37 billion VND. By the end of June, the total debit balance of the program was over 433 billion VND with 35,714 households having the debit balance. From this source, the households have invested in building the facilities of clean water and sanitation.
From preferential loans, the people in Yen Thuong commune (Cao Phong) have invested in building the facilities of clean water and sanitation to improve the quality of life.
This is the fourth largest program of the debit balance out of 20 preferential credit programs being implemented in the province. In fact, in recent years, the credit program of the clean water and environmental sanitation has actively contributed to improving the living conditions, the health, the quality of life and the rural environmental sanitation for people, changing the face of the rural areas and actively participating in the environmental criteria in new rural construction.
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.
