HBO - The north-western province of Hoa Binh continued to record a rise in export-import revenues in the first quarter of 2019, said the provincial Department of Industry and Trade. It made an export value of over 168.5 million USD in the period, an increase of 17.43 percent year-on-year, or 21.33 percent of the year’s plan.
The 100 percent foreign-invested Pacific Company
Limited makes remarkable contributions to Hoa Binh province’s farm produce export.
Of the figure, export of goods hit about
158.71 million USD, up 18.18 percent against the same period last year and
21.22 percent of the yearly plan. Besides, export of services stood at 9.8
million USD, rising 6.41 percent and equivalent to 23.33 percent of the annual
plan.
Meanwhile, import values reached 134.57
million USD, expanding by 23.46 percent year-on-year and meeting 21.19 percent
of the year’s plan.
Statistics showed that the province is
currently home to 30 firms engaging in export activities. Electronic devices,
garment-textile and farm produce remain as the province’s key export staples.
Anyone found to be encroaching upon the forest, even if it is just one bamboo shoot, will face penalties. This commitment has been unanimously added into the covenant of Bua Cau hamlet, Hung Son commune in Kim Boi district, to protect the forest.
The Hoa Binh Power Corporation (PC Hoa Binh) has applied synchronous measures to gear up for the coming summer season when power consumption demand surge may cause a risk of power supply disruption.
Appreciating the abundant potential and strengths of his hometown for tourism development, Ha Cong Hung, Deputy Secretary of the youth union of Mai Chau district’s Mai Hich commune, embarked on producing smoked meat with a desire to introduce his homeland's specialty to domestic and international tourists.
Hoa Binh farmers are investing big in their chilli pepper cultivation areas after the first batch of 7.5 tonnes of pickled chilli peppers was shipped to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Tien Ngan Trade and Investment Co., Ltd last month.
Recognising the role and importance of developing the collective economy, the northern province of Hoa Binh has promptly issued support policies to propel the development of the economy, making important contributions to local socio-economic development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a groundbreaking ceremony for an electronic printed circuit board (PCB) factory at Da River Left Bank Industrial Park in Hoa Binh province on April 13. The electronic PCB factory is invested by Japan's Meiko Group at a total cost of 200 million USD.
