(HBO) - In the first six months of 2019, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of the northwestern province of Hoa Binh revealed a positive growth of 10.3 percent compared to the same period last year.
The provincial industrial production value
was estimated at 18.3 trillion VND (nearly 785.98 million USD), a year-on-year
rise of 15.46 percent, or 48.93 percent of the year’s plan.
Major industrial sectors and products also recorded
expansion. Among these, processing and manufacturing industries continued to be
a driving force for the province’s industrial growth.
Notably, the production of some staples of Hoa
Binh, such as apparel, electronic products, and construction materials
including brick and cement, continued to expand. Electricity production and
distribution saw stable growth, ensuring demand for business activities and
people’s lives.
Meanwhile, mining showed sign of recovery
against the same period last year, as output of construction stone was 8.4
percent higher and that of coal and ore inched up between 0.2 percent and 0.8
percent.
Nestled in the northwest, Hoa Binh province stands as a strategic gateway, connecting the bustling capital of Hanoi with the Red River Delta, north central and northeastern regions. Its unique location also links it to Upper Laos, making it a pivotal area for trade and cultural exchange.
The 17th-tenure Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee recently convened its 20th meeting. The session was chaired by Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Bui Thi Minh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the provincial People's Council; and Bui Duc Hinh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. Also in attendance were other members of the provincial Party Committee and leaders of several provincial departments and agencies.
A delegation of the Indian Embassy in Vietnam led by Ambasador Sandeep Arya paid a working trip to Hoa Binh province on April 1, aiming to explore cooperation opportunities. The delegation was received by Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee, along with Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, and representatives from various departments and agencies.
A delegation from the Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee led by Nguyen Phi Long, an alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, on March 20 inspected the progress of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway project in Mai Chau district.
The Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation of Hoa Binh province convened a meeting on March 11 to deploy key tasks.
Lac Son district is reorganising and streamlining its organisational apparatus and the contingent of officials, civil servants and public employees in line with Resolution 18 issued by the 12th Party Central Committee.
