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.

Ky Son district focuses on transport infrastructure development

HBO – After eight years of implementing the national target programme on building new-style rural areas, with joint efforts of the local Party Committee, government people, the rural face of Ky Son district has changed dramatically.

Cao Phong Oranges shaped two dragons present at Hung Temple

HBO - On the occasion of Hung King's death anniversary in 2019, from 29th-30th March, in Phu Tho province, The National Fund For Vietnamese Children cooperates with Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises to organize the program "Incense offering ceremony of Hung Kings - Entrepreneurs and community for Vietnamese children”.

"Three no" Orfarm farm on Lac Thuy land

HBO - Suffering from serious health problem related to food, Bui Bich Lien from Dai Mo ward, Nam Tu Liem district (Hanoi) had a lot of concerns before deciding to choose Hoa Binh as a site to build Orfarm Thuy Thien Nhu (the cleanest farm model in Vietnam).

Lac Thuy district is opening the development of farm economy

(HBO) - Lac Thuy district has an agricultural land area of more than 5,450 hectares (accounting for 18.6% of the total area of the district) and the forestry land area with forests is over 12,760 hectares (accounting for 43.51%). Lac Thuy is considered as a locality with potentials for land, climate and labor, which are favorable conditions for the district to direct and orient people to invest in developing farm economy.

Hoa Binh Young Entrepreneurs’ Association launches 2019 activities

(HBO) - The Young Entrepreneurs’ Association of the northwestern province of Hoa Binh held a conference on March 27 to launch activities for this year.

Hoa Binh province increases 4 grades in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2018 rankings

(HBO) - The information was jointly announced by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the US Agency for International Development on March 28.

Lac Son district has built a brand of agricultural products through OCOP

(HBO) - The program "One commune (OCOP) - one product” is directed to implement drastically by Lac Son district. It is considered as a key task in the new rural construction and restructuring the agricultural sector.

Building a collective brand of Thong Nhat lemongrass

(HBO) - In recent years, identifying the benefits from lemongrass, people in Thong Nhat commune (Hoa Binh city) have actively used the area of gardens and hills for the growth of intercropping lemongrass, bringing high income. In particular, the linkage model between the Agricultural Cooperative of Dao village, Thong Nhat commune with VietMec for the essential oil with high efficiency has opened up a prospect of new economic development, contributing to job creation and revenue increase for the local farmers.

Budget collection estimated at 7.8 billion VND in Tan Lac district

HBO – Tan Lac district’s contribution to the state budget totalled 7.8 billion VND in the first quarter of 2019, equal to 26.4 percent of the yearly plan set by the provincial People’s Committee, and up 3.3 percent from the same time last year.

Over 285 billion VND of public investment disbursed

HBO - In 2019, Hoa Binh province is allocated a State budget-sourced investment capital of over 2.47 trillion VND (106.21 million USD).

Agribank Hoa Binh signs credit contract on 49.6MW hydro-power plant project

HBO – The Hoa Binh province branch of the Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam (Agribank), the Agribank branch in Son La province, and Xuan Thien Son La Limited Company have signed a credit contract for the Suoi Sap 2A Hydro-power plant project.

Meeting responds to Vietnam’s Consumer Rights Day

HBO – The Department of Industry and Trade of Hoa Binh province recently organised a meeting in response to Vietnam’s Consumer Rights Day 2019. Nearly 200 officials from the sector, along with workers at enterprises across the locality, participated in the event.

The effectiveness of the production link of raising pigs for meat

HBO - According to Mr. Le Van Luyen, the director of Yen Mong Livestock Raising Cooperative and General Services Cooperative, Yen Mong Commune (Hoa Binh City), there are ten households participating in the project. Within the framework of the implementing the project, the issue of training general knowledge on food safety and application of the practice rules on good production is focused.

Hoa Binh approves investment proposals for 14 new projects

HBO – From the start of 2019, the north western province of Hoa Binh approved investment proposals for 14 projects of domestic investors with registered capital worth nearly 1.58 trillion VND (68.31 million USD), up 1 project and 954.7 billion VND in capital compared to the same period last year.

Kim Boi district intensifies transformation of cultivation structure

HBO – In 2018, Hoa Binh planted about 3,437 hectares of vegetable and bean of different kinds, up 18.9 percent over the previous year. With an average yield of 12-14 tonnes per hectare and output of 4,100 – 4,800 tonnes, the plants bring about an income of 80-130 million VND per hectare each crop for farmers, continuing to create more imprints in local agricultural production.

Connectivity in Da River fish production and consumption proves effective

HBO – Hoa Binh lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, spreading about 8,900 hectares in 19 communes of Hoa Binh city and four districts. With a diverse aquatic ecosystem and clean water, the lake is home to many precious, endemic species of fish, which is favourable for fish breeding. Over the past time, many organisations and individuals have invested and partnered in breeding Da River fish under the value chain, ensuring food safety and meeting market demands.

Hoa Binh expects breakthrough surge in export turnoverv

HBO - Hoa Binh newspaper has an exclusive interview with Pham Tien Dung, Director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, on the sector’s efforts to create a breakthrough in the province’s exports this year.

Mobilizing the resources to build Luong Son district into an urban area of type IV

HBO - On May 11/2012, the Standing Committee of Hoa Binh Province issued Resolution No. 06-NQ/TU on mobilizing the resources to build the central area of Luong Son district into an urban area of type IV, creating a premise for the early establishment of Luong Son town.

Protecting "Made in Vietnam" brand

According to the European Union (EU) statistics, the export of electric bicycles from Vietnam to the EU has been increasing sharply with nearly 139,000 units in 11 months of 2018, worth EUR66.9 million, an increase of 47.4% in terms of numbers and 22.6% in terms of export value over the same period in 2017.

Trying to reduce the rate of the poor households to 11.74% by the end of 2019

(HBO) - The People's Committee of Hoa Binh Province has just issued a plan to implement the sustainable poverty reduction program in Hoa Binh province in 2019.

Japanese firms explore investment chances in Hoa Binh

(HBO) - A delegation of Japanese businesses led by Yuseke Shimojima from the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry came to Hoa Binh province on March 5 to learn about investment opportunities.

The cooperative raising Hill Chicken in Yen Nghiep helps each other get rich

(HBO) – The cooperative group raising Hill Chicken in Yen Nghiep in Mu hamlet, Yen Nghiep commune (Lac Son) is considered one of the typical models in economic development in Lac Son district.

Hoa Binh activates “One Commune, One Product” programme

(HBO) – The northern province of Hoa Binh has advantages in agricultural production with various typical farm produce, which will make important contributions to rural economic development. At present, the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) programme is being carried out in the province, empowering agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.

HCM City always welcomes Japanese investors: local leader

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes and is willing to create favourable conditions for Japanese investors to do long-term business in the locality, especially in the areas of smart city construction, information technology and food processing, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.