(HBO) – In the 2022 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) announced by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in early April, Hoa Binh ranked 53rd out of the country's 63 provinces and cities with a total score of 62.81 points, up 9 places compared to 2021. This result reflected efforts of the whole political system in reforming administrative procedures and improving the local business investment environment.
The Resolution of the 17th provincial Party Congress for the
2020 – 2025 term set a target of increasing 3 places each year on the PCI
rankings. It defined administrative reform and improvement of the business and
investment environment is one of strategic breakthroughs in order to
successfully implement the province's socio-economic development targets for
the 2020 – 2025 period. However, in 2021 - the first year implementing the
Resolution, the province fell to the 62nd place out of the 63 provinces and
cities in the PCI rankings and was in the underrated group.
Therefore, many concerted solutions have been drastically
implemented by the province. The whole political system has got involved with
the determination to build an open, transparent and attractive business
environment. The provincial People's Committee has supplemented many mechanisms
and policies to improve the business and investment environment, and create
favourable conditions and equality for all economic sectors to develop. At the
same time, it has built specific mechanisms and policies to encourage
enterprises to invest in agriculture and rural areas, support linkages in
production and consumption, and assist innovation and start-ups.
In addition, efforts have been made to simplify
administrative procedures, promote the application of information technology in
handling administrative procedures, and improve the satisfaction of
organisations and individuals.
These solutions have created trust in the business community.
As a result, in the 2022 PCI index, the province saw seven out of nine
component indexes reporting increases compared to those of 2021.
However, the provincial People’s Committee, departments and
agencies all agreed that it cannot be satisfied, because the province's PCI is
still at the bottom. Therefore, in order to fulfill socio-economic development
targets for 2023, there is a need for persistence and decisiveness in the
process of improving the competitiveness index as well as the business and investment
environment of the province. In particular, carrying out solutions to promote
production and business and ensure a safe policy environment for enterprises to
develop is considered as one of the key tasks in the coming time./.
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.