(HBO) – According to the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, close to 24,000 customers in the northern province of Hoa Binh accessed policy loans worth over 52.7 billion VND (2.27 million USD) in July.
The
figure in the first seven months of this year was estimated at 774.6 billion
VND (33.4 million USD), including 10.4 billion VND for poor households, 12.5
billion VND for near-poor families, 10.3 billion VND for clean water and environmental
hygiene, 8 billion VND for needy household businesses, and 6.7 billion VND for
households freshly escaping from poverty.
As of July, the total policy credit balance in
the locality exceeded 3.3 trillion VND, with over 132,000 customers. The bank
said during the month it basically met the needs of poor households, policy
beneficiary families and others./.
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.
