(HBO) – The 13th forum on cooperation and connectivity for the development of enterprises in the northern region has been jointly held in the northern province of Hoa Binh by the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the provincial People’s Committee.
A view of the forum.
The forum
discussed ways for enterprises to increase connectivity, come out victorious in
the battle against COVID-19 and help fulfill the country’s dual goals.
In his remarks at
the event, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said the era of
the fourth Industrial
Revolution and global changes triggered by COVID-19 have opened major
opportunities for Vietnam. He expected domestic firms to change their mindset
and vision to develop a strong business community and create high-quality
products, contributing the the national economic growth.
In the face of the
COVID-19 crisis, participating leaders of ministries and governmental agencies
advised companies to adapt to the "new normal” and improve their resilience to
develop.
To help the SMEs
weather the unprecedented crisis and recover, the business representatives
proposed the ministries, agencies and local administrations to acknowledge
their role in the economy and create a fair environment for them to compete
with large corporations. They also urged for the soon implementation of the Law
on Support for SMEs and adoption of incentives in terms of land, taxation and public
administration procedures.
The enterprises
also asked for support in promoting trade internationally and seeking new
sources of supply and buyers overseas.
Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh briefed participants on results of Hoa Binh’s 17th Party Congress and
local socio-economic situation.
He attributed thelocal socio-economic
development to efforts of the local business community.
Hoa Binh always
welcomes investors and supports them in carrying out investment procedures, he
said, adding that the province will take measures to enhance quality of public
service delivery and provide the investors all possible conditions./.
Since the beginning of this year, under the direction of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Sub-Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Quality Management has strengthened the integration of the professional activities to promote and guide the organizations and individuals in the production and trading of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to comply with the legal regulations regarding the use of chemicals, pesticides and veterinary medicines in crop cultivation, livestock farming and aquaculture. They also provide guidance to processing and manufacturing establishments on keeping the records to trace the product origins and using food additives from the approved list according to the regulations.
Hoa Binh province saw a significant rise in state budget revenue in the first two months of 2025, heard a meeting chaired by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem.
Ha Thi Ha Chi, a 26-year-old graduate in law, has taken an unconventional path by returning to her hometown in Mai Chau district to establish the Tong Dau Cooperative, creating stable jobs for local women and bringing Thai ethnic brocade weaving to the global market.
As the Lunar New Year 2025 approached, pork prices surged, creating a profitable season for farmers in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district. Taking advantage of the rising demand, Can Minh Son, a farmer from Coi hamlet, sold over 30 pigs at 69,000 VND/kg, each weighing more than 100 kg. After deducting expenses, his family earned a profit of over 50 million VND.
alternate member of the Central Party Committee, Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long on March 5 had a working session with Yan Jiehe, Founder and Chairman of the China Pacific Construction Group, one of China's largest private corporations in the field of transport infrastructure. Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Duc Hinh and leaders of provincial departments and sectors also attended the working session.
The electronic printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and processing plant of Japan’s Meiko Group, located at Da River Left Bank Industrial Park in Hoa Binh city with a total investment of over 200 million USD, is expected to create thousands of jobs and make a significant contribution to the local budget.
