(HBO) – Phase II of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) programme has been carried out by Hoa Binh province Farmers’ Association since 2019. It aims to raise capacity of forest growers, families, women, youths and people of ethnic minority groups, facilitating poverty reduction and climate change adaptation.   

Hoa Binh determined to improve administrative reform index

(HBO) - Vice Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh made the direction during a meeting of the provincial Steering Committee on Administrative Reform on June 16. The meeting aimed to assess the Provincial Administrative Reform Index (PAR) 2019, discuss preparations for a conference reviewing the comprehensive administrative reform scheme for the 2011-2020 period, and tasks for 2021-2030.

Hoa Binh develops organic agriculture

(HBO) – The northern province of Hoa Binh is developing a process to convert the current arable land into organic cultivation areas. Its localities are building production chains in association with sales of organic farm produce.

Yen Thuy district strives to promote specialty pomelo’s trademark

(HBO) – "Dien” pomelo grown in Yen Thuy district, Hoa Binh has been widely distributed across northern localities, such as Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Ninh Binh, and well-received by customers there thanks to its good look and distinctive sweetness.

Luong Son - new-style rural district

(HBO) - The National Target Programme on New-Style Rural Building has given Luong Son a facelift. The district now is a district of prosperity and peace, with each local village and hamlet being a green, clean, beautiful countryside. The changes even surprise locals returning home after sometime being away.

HCYU Cao Phong chapter boosts members’ startup spirit

(HBO) – Bui Van Cuong in Hop Phong commune has invested in growing orange and opened a store on farm tools, Dinh Van Linh in Binh Thanh commune started raising fish in cages in the reservoir, and Tran Thi Mai tried her hand on handicrafts.

Made-in-Vietnam goods fair open in Yen Tri commune

(HBO) - The Hoa Binh centre for investment, trade and tourism promotion in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Yen Thuy district on June 3 evening opened a fair in Yen Tri commune to bring made-in-Vietnam products to mountainous and remote areas.

Hoa Binh province approves investment plans for 17 projects in 5 months

(HB0) – Hoa Binh province gave the green light to investment plans for two domestic investment projects with a total registered capital of 200 billion VND in May, according to the report of the provincial People's Committee on the socio-economic situation in May and the first five months of 2020.

Luong Son district attracts 182 investment projects

(HBO) - Luong Son district in Hoa Binh province has taken numerous measures to improve the business environment and support enterprises and investors.

Lac Thuy district – attractive destination for investors

(HBO) - To carry out the district’ resolution on investment attraction, the whole local political system has taken concrete measures. As a result, Lac Thuy now accommodates 53 investment projects totally worth nearly 18 trillion VND (776.9 million USD), mostly in such potential sectors as industry, agriculture, tourism and services. Twenty-nine projects or 54.7 percent of the total have been put into operation, and the rest are being carried out on schedule.

Hoa Binh’s May exports up 32.5 percent

(HBO) – The COVID-19 pandemic has been put under control in Vietnam and countries have gradually reopened their economies. Therefore, export-import activities have recovered.

Connections under value chains formed to boost sale of Nam Son tangerine

(HBO) - A project on boosting connectivity in the sale of the Nam Son tangerine has been carried out in Van Son commune since the beginning of 2019. Stakeholders in the connections have benefited from packaging and financial assistance to introduce their specialty at festivals and fairs. The participating households have also received training and guidance in the application of VietGAP and food safety standards, as well as support in tracking label usage, trade promotion and advertising.

Over 794 million VND earmarked to promote cooperatives’ products

(HBO) – Following the success of trade promotion events in previous years, the cooperative alliance of Hoa Binh has planned out a series of events for this year.

Hoa Binh: State budget collection tops 1 trillion VND in four months

(HBO) – State budget collection of Hoa Binh hit 1.03 trillion VND (44.11 million USD) in the first four months of 2020, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

Co-operatives pioneer in implementing OCOP programme

(HBO) – Being a pioneering force in implementing the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, co-operatives always take the initiative to improve product quality, packaging, labeling and create origin-tracing stamps to meet the programme’s standards.

Hoa Binh city’s industrial and craft production value up 8.8 percent

(HBO) – In the past time, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a slowdown in industry - craft production across Hoa Binh city, with many firms working in indifferent manner.

Muong Pa indigenous pig breeding cooperative ensures food safety

(HBO) - Despite raising black pig (an indigenous variety) for long, it’s only when joining the Muong Pa local pig breeding cooperative did member households in Xam Khoe and Bao La communes in Mai Chau district have chances to gain access to the commodity economy.

Bringing seeds with high economic efficiency to poor land

(HBO) - Phan Tuyet Nga, a local in Chuong My district (Hanoi), has brought asparagus seeds to poor land in Ben Nghia village, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district, Hoa Binh province. With nearly five years of development, her asparagus planting model has proved effective, bringing in good income. It has gradually been expanded to some surrounding areas.

Hoa Binh leaders work with President of Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, leading officials of T&T Group joint Stock Company

The Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee has a meeting with the Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and leaders of T&T Group joint Stock Company.

Hoa Binh’s provincial competitiveness index improves

(HBO) - After many years standing at low positions in the provincial competitiveness index (PCI) rankings, Hoa Binh jumped to the mid-high group with 63.84 points, 2 points higher than that of 2018.

Vietnam implements economic recovery policies during, after COVID-19 pandemic

The Vietnamese Government has, and is implementing concerted policies and measures for economic recovery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

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Vietnam set to welcome dual investment flows following COVID-19

Despite FDI shown signs of a slowdown as a result of the negative impact of COVID-19, experts believe that the nation will be able to welcome an array of fresh dual investment after the pandemic.

Hoa Binh steps up efforts to recover economy after COVID-19

(HBO) – The complicated developments of COVID-19 have seriously affected all social aspects, especially economic development. Growth decline was recorded in many fields. In the first quarter of 2020, the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) was estimated at 6.62 percent. The figure is projected at 4.57-5.86 percent in the second quarter due to the impact of the pandemic on business and production activities.

Hoa Binh’s aquaculture output rises 6.6 pct in first four months

(HBO) – Numerous efforts made in the first months of the year have contributed to the 6.6 percent increase in the aquatic product output of Hoa Binh province. The province is home to 43 aquaculture farms and cooperatives, of which 13 are specialised in farming. The aquaculture farming areas in the province span 2,686ha, with 4,630 fishing cages.