The Hoa Binh Cooperative Alliance held a New Year meeting with its member cooperatives on February 25 to review past achievements and outline future goals.
Leaders of the provincial Cooperative Alliance hand over certificates of merit
to individuals with outstanding achievements in developing the collective
economy.
In 2024, significant efforts were made by local authorities to address
challenges and foster the growth of the collective economy and cooperatives. As
a result, 63 new cooperatives were established, surpassing the annual target by
80%, while seven cooperatives were dissolved. By the end of the year, the
province had 174 cooperative groups, 602 cooperatives, and three people's
credit funds, of which 166 cooperative groups, 525 cooperatives, and all three
credit funds were operating.
The
average revenue per cooperative reached 1.58 billion VND (61,815 USD), with an
average profit of 174 million VND, marking increases of 4.34% in revenue and
6.09% in profit compared to 2023. Additionally, the average monthly income of
cooperative members and workers rose 2.86% year-on-year, reaching 4.67 million
VND per person. Cooperatives continued to play a vital role in rural,
mountainous, and disadvantaged areas by supporting households in economic
development, creating jobs, enhancing product value and contributing to poverty
reduction while ensuring social security.
In its
efforts to provide consultancy and support, the provincial Cooperative Alliance
organised 30 seminars on legal policies, cooperative establishment procedures,
and business promotion. It also assisted four cooperatives in showcasing their
products at key events, including the "CoopStar Awards 2024" and the
Forum on Cooperative Economy 2024 hosted by the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance
(VCA).
For 2025, the alliance has set ambitious goals, including a 2% increase in
membership. It will conduct inspections and provide advisory services for at
least 20 member cooperatives to ensure compliance with the Cooperative Law
2023. Additionally, it will support 10 cooperatives in successfully organising
their annual meetings, serving as models for replication. Further efforts will
focus on expanding market access, with plans to assist 30 cooperatives in
participating in trade promotion programmes and business networking
opportunities.
On this occasion, the VCA honoured six individuals with the insignia "For
the Cause of Cooperative Development." Meanwhile, the provincial
Cooperative Alliance presented certificates of merit to five collectives and
four individuals in recognition of their oustanding contributions to the growth
of the collective economy.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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