(HBO) – The index of industrial production in Hoa Binh province grew by around 9.5 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to the provincial People’s Committee.


The industrial production value during the period was estimated at more than 9.7 trillion VND (421.1 million USD), up 16 percent year on year.

In particular, the processing and manufacturing industry has gradually recovered. The production of its beer and beverages, which are among the industry’s key products, increased by some 6.49 percent, steel and metal products up 10.64 percent, and cement rose 3.82 percent.


Thanks to new machinery and equipment, the An Phuc Export Garment Company, based in Hang Tram town of Yen Thuy district, has improved its productivity and provided stable jobs for local workers.

In terms of electricity generation and distribution, the three-month power output surpassed 1.83 billion kWh, equivalent to nearly 19 percent of this year’s target and up 66.3 percent year on year. Meanwhile, the commercial electricity output was about 265.61 million kWh, equivalent to 25.25 percent of the annual target and up 23 percent.

Besides, the mining industry maintained stable growth, with the stone and ore mining output rising 2.8 percent and 0.68 percent from a year earlier, respectively./.

 

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