HBO – Hoa Binh reported total fish output of 958 tonnes in May, of which 150 tonnes from fishing and 808 tonnes from fish farms.
The province has
accelerated the development of cage fish farming across major lakes and
reservoirs since the beginning of this year. It now has 2,700 hectares of water
surface used in aquaculture, with more than 4,700 fish cages and 33 fish farms
and cooperatives.
Its fish output in the
first half of this year was estimated at about 3,880 tonnes, including 818
tonnes from fishing and 3,061 tonnes from fish farms.
Its localities have
continued applying good practices in fish farming, and improving the water
quality of the lakes and reservoirs for aquaculture.
The province has also
strengthened State management of aquatic resources and inspection of the
observation of regulations on aquatic farming and exploitation on Hoa Binh
Reservoir.
The provincial Department
of Agriculture and Rural Development has submitted a plan for implementing a
pilot project on preserving, restoring and developing aquatic resources on Hoa
Binh Reservoir from 2020 – 2022.
Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.
With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.
In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.