(HBO) - In 2020, industrial extension activities have helped Hoa Binh province’s rural industrial production facilities stabilise, expand and bolster operations, foster the industrial sector, economic restructuring and job creation, thereby raising income for local workhands.
A project to facilitate the
application of modern machine and equipment in garment-textile has helped An
Phuc Garment Export JSC (Hang Tram township, Yen Thuy district) stabilise
production.
In 2020, industrial extension
activities have helped Hoa Binh province’s rural industrial production
facilities stabilise, expand and bolster operations, foster the industrial
sector, economic restructuring and job creation, thereby raising income for
local workhands.
The centre for
industrial extension and industrial development consultation has introduced
projects with bailout worth more than 3.86 billion VND (167,430 USD) in the
year.
It has also carried
out promotion projects with 3.3 trillion VND sourced from the national
industrial extension budget and 149.87 million VND from local reciprocal
capital. They included those bolstering the application of modern machine in
garment-textile, agro-forestry product processing and unbaked brick production,
among others.
The centre has
launched a project on the application of modern machine in farm produce
processing for VIBA Agricultural Company and Lac Thuy Foodstuff Company.
To discover and honour
quality products that are able to meet demand of customers at home and abroad,
the province last year carried out a project to select its typical rural industrial
products in 2020.
Fifteen industrial
production establishments in rural areas with 27 products registered to
participate. Last October, the provincial People’s Committee recognised 15
products as outstanding provincial-level rural industrial products in the year.
The extension projects
have proved effective in encouraging industrial establishments in rural areas
to proactively apply advanced equipment in production and improve technology, in
an effort to raise quality, value and competitiveness of products, along with
expanding markets for those facilities./.
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.