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(HBO) - The province is presently home to 2.700 hectares of aquaculture surface in ponds and small lakes with 4.700 fish cages. Enterprises, cooperatives and farmers investing in fresh water fish aquaculture have applied proper techniques and know-hows recommended by technical authorities resulting in positive fish growth with minimized damages. Fish harvest output in November reached approximately 879 tonnes, including 132 tonnes from natural fishing and 747 tonnes of fish farm production. Accumulated fish output for the first 11 months was estimated to figure around 9.206 tonnes.
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Fish hatchery facility owned by Centre for tree nursery, domestic animals
and fish breeding actively applied proper techniques for improved productivity.
The relevant authorities are currently intensifying
inspection and direction campaigns about damaging effects of fishing methods
involving explosives, electrocution and poisons in order to raise people’s
awareness about the protection and development of fishery resources in natural
waters. Simultaneously, active attention
is assigned to monitoring weather conditions, water levels in ponds, lakes,
rivers and streams, particularly in Da River Reservoir…, introducing timely
warnings for farmers to undertake
measures in prevention of diseases in fish farms.
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.
