(HBO) - According to the Hoa Binh branch of the Bank for Social Policy, as of the end of July, total outstanding loans in social policy credit programmes surpassed 3.1 trillion VND (133.50 million USD), which were allocated to more than 137,830 borrowers.
In the first seven months of this year,
loans under those credit programmes totalled 653.29 billion VND (28.05 million USD),
with 20,410 poor households and social policy beneficiaries receiving loans.
Some credit programmes recorded strong
growth, notably those targeting families near the poverty line or just escaping
poverty, households engaging in production and business in disadvantaged areas,
along with programmes for clean water and rural environmental hygiene.
Credit of social policy programmes has
helped create jobs for 614 workers and 29 disadvantaged students continue their
studies.
In addition, nearly 6,890 clean water and hygiene
works were built or repaired in rural areas, along with 406 new houses for poor
families.
Thousands of households in remote and disadvantaged
areas received loans to start their business, thereby overcoming their difficulties
and raising their livelihoods. The source of credit also contributed to curbing
shark loans and effectively implementing the national target programme on sustainable
poverty reduction and building new-style rural areas in the province./.
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.
