The Department of Industry and Trade of Hoa Binh in collaboration with the People's Committee of Da Bac district launched an exhibition fair on November 26 at the Da Bac District stadium, displaying unique products of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas in the district.

An art performance at the event.
Da Bac is home to many ethnic minority
groups, including Muong, Dao, Tay, and Thai, which leads to the creation of
distinctive local products that are deeply rooted in the history, traditions,
and cultural identity of each group. Some of the famous agricultural products
of Da Bac include glutinous rice, J02 rice, pork, chicken, Shan Tuyet tea, wild
honey, and various types of bamboo shoots.

Delegates press the button to mark the start of
the exhibition introducing the unique products from the ethnic minorities and
mountainous regions of Da Bac.
Through the event, Da Bac aims to introduce
its local products to both domestic and international consumers. The goal is to
enhance the value of these products, boost rural economic development, create
jobs for locals, and contribute to preserving and promoting traditional
cultural values. Additionally, the fair seeks to promote sustainable economic
growth, protect the natural environment, and improve the quality of life for
the local population.

Delegates visits booths showcasing local farm
produce.
The exhibition is part of the National
Target Programme for boosting socio-economic development of ethnic
minority-inhabited and mountainous regions in 2024. The weeklong fair feature
120 booths showcasing local agricultural products and goods.
In Lac Thuy district, communes have been succeeded in promoting their One Commune-One Product (OCOP) products while others are still struggling to position their typical farming products in market. Some communes in the district still fail to have their products met OCOP programme’s requirements, while others have seen their certifications expired.
The inspectorate agency of Hoa Binh province has issued Official Dispatch No. 1090/TTr-PCTN to provincial departments, agencies, localities, business associations, enterprises, and investors regarding measures to improve informal component indexes of the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI).
Hoa Binh is taking concrete steps to improve its investment environment, with a strong focus on supporting businesses, settling obstacles for strategic investors, and creating opportunities for robust development in the coming years.
Under the blazing early summer sun, the construction site of Nhuan Trach Industrial Park (IP) in Luong Son district is abuzz with activities from dawn to dusk, a testament to the determination of the investor to meet their construction targets on schedule.