(HBO) – The provincial business association has met recently to review its operation in the first half and set out tasks for the remaining months of this year.
An overview of the
meeting held by the provincial business association.
It has been operating in Hoa Binh city and nine
districts, with more than 700 member enterprises that employ some 10,000
labourers with a stable income.
In the first six months of this year, the
association gathered and supported businesses, provided consultancy for the
provincial People’s Committee, and coordinated with competent departments,
agencies and localities to provide information for businesses and help them
remove obstacles, and create a more favourable business environment, contributing
to attracting more investments and improving the provincial competitiveness
index (PCI).
The enterprises have made positive contributions
to local socio-economic development. Notably, the association has effectively
implemented the 2021 Department and District Competitiveness Index (DDCI).
Thanks to the efforts, it has received support
from agencies and localities, as well as the active participation of household
businesses, companies and cooperatives.
The association raised proposals and showed its
strong support for the province’s policies to step up administrative reforms
and improve the local investment environment.
It and its members intensified communication
activities, and paid heed to the emulation and reward work, as well as cultural
and sport activities. They also focused on Party building and the development
of organisations in businesses, while joining social and charitable affairs.
Regarding orientations and tasks for the last
six months, the association will continue to work as a representative of
businesses, and a bridge between them and State agencies.
It will organise more training courses for
businesses, enhance cooperation in trade and investment promotion, play a more
active role in charitable activities, and push ahead with patriotic emulation
movements./.
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.
