(HBO) - Hoa Binh city is the political, administrative, economic and cultural centre of Hoa Binh province. From a peaceful town in the Northwest mountainous region, the city has to date made great strides in many fields. The synchronous implementation of many solutions over the years has given the city a facelift, thus affirming the advantages, potential and value of a new developing urban area

Hoa Binh city is on the way of development, creating
a dynamic and modern urban appearance.
According to Bui Quang Diep, Chairman of the city People's
Committee, after merging Ky Son district into Hoa Binh city, the city now has a
natural area of more than 348sq.km, and a population of about 135,700.
The synchronous investment in transport infrastructure and
technical infrastructure, along with the mobilization of many resources, has
enabled the city to grow in many fields, and achieve remarkable progress,
especially in economic development. Industry and services are developing day by
day, and many industrial zones and clusters have been established, attracting
ten thousands of local workers.
According to statistics of the city People's Committee, the
city has recorded an annual average economic growth rate at nearly 7.6 percent
in recent years. Locals' lives and social welfare and social security and order
are ensured, and environmental protection has improved. In 2020, the per capita
income reached over 66 million VND; the rate of poor households was about 1.28
percent and over 90 percent of locals joined health insurance.
In the first six months of 2021, the total value of
industrial and handicraft production hit 2.85 trillion VND, up 25.8 percent
year-on-year. The city is also preparing the conditions to start construction
on technical infrastructure for the Cham Mat – Dan Chu industrial park and Tien
Tien industrial clusters, while continuing to accelerate the ground clearance
for other industrial zones and clusters to attract investment. Local budget
revenue is estimated at 627.83 billion VND, equal to 63.4 percent of the target
set in the city People’s Council's resolution. Currently, the city is managing
96 projects funded by public investment, with a total capital of over 3.07
trillion VND.
To implement the resolution of the city Party Congress for
the 2020-2025 term, Diep said that the city has built a specific action
programme on investment in infrastructure of type-II urban areas in connection
with service development.
At the same time, Hoa Binh city will work to fully tap local
potential and advantages, preserve and promote national cultural identity, well
implement social welfare, improve locals’ living conditions, and maintain
political security and social order and safety. It is striving to complete the
criteria for turning the city into a type-II urban area before 2025, and
achieve an average growth rate of production value of 19 percent for the
five-year period to 2025./.
Hoa Binh city is transitioning to modern and sustainable agriculture by leveraging its natural advantages to efficiently develop crop cultivation and animal husbandry. The city is applying scientific and technical advancements to farming, processing, and distribution while expanding export markets, significantly increasing production value and incomes for farmers.
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.