(HBO) – Hoa Binh province boasts multiple advantages for trading activities with its location as a gateway to the northwestern region and a convenient transport system linking it with other provinces in the Red River Delta and the northeastern and central regions. However, promoting connectivity and partnership between cooperatives and purchasers is still considered an important step in trade promotion.
A
representative of the Ho Chi Minh City-based Proton One-Member Co. Ltd (second
from right) discusses cooperation in selling fruits at wholesale markets in HCM
City with the Muong Dong agricultural services and trading cooperative (Kim Boi
district).
Supporting trade promotion is key to strengthening
the linkage between producers and consumers.
A supply - demand connection conference was held
in mid-November, gathering businesses, supermarkets and distributors from
Hanoi, HCM City and Hoa Binh province, along with 30 agricultural and food
production cooperatives. It was deemed an important step to open up cooperation
chances in product consumption.
The Proton One-Member Co. Ltd, based in Go Vap
district of HCM City, specialises in developing wholesale markets. Its
representative, Nguyen Hong Long, showed his interest in citrus fruits of Hoa
Binh. He expressed the intention to sign contracts to purchase local citrus
fruits, especially oranges, for sale in HCM City.
There are 262 cooperatives across Hoa Binh
province at present, with 197 or 75.2 percent, involving in agriculture. They
have about 11,270 members, and over 19,800 regular workers. Their goods sales
and services revenue surpass 600 billion VND (25.8 million USD), averaging 2.3
billion VND per cooperative.
Recently, many cooperatives have promoted
connectivity to produce key agricultural products under value chains. With
traceable origin, their products have high and consistent quality while meeting
food safety standards. They have been sold in Hanoi and some other provinces
nationwide and won consumers’ trust./.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
Hoa Binh province hosted the "Meet India 2024" conference on November 16, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between Vietnam and India.
In recent times, with its core role in building and fostering great national unity, Cao Phong district's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee has actively carried out its responsibilities and front work, and closely collaborated with member organisations to encourage locals to implement the Party’s guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws. At the same time, it has worked to promote the dynamism, creativity, and contributions of officials, Party members, and local people to help the district develop further.
From a type of bulb used as a seasoning for daily meals, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and farmers, shallots have become a commercial crop in Yen Thuy district, contributing to promoting the transformation of crop structure in agricultural production, bringing higher incomes to locals.
