(HBO) - Since the beginning of 2023, localities in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh have continued to invest in cage fish farming in large water areas while maintaining fish farming in ponds, lakes, fields and reservoirs.

Farmers in Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district, develop
cage fish farming
Currently, the province has 2,695 hectares of water surface
for fish farming and 4,900 fish cages. In the first two months of this year,
the province's fish output was estimated at 3,063 tonnes, of which 2,577 tonnes
from aquaculture.
Fishing activities in the province take place mainly on Da
river hydropower reservoir, large rivers, lakes, springs and dams with means of
exploitation including 1,470 boats of all kinds, 1,250 nets and 445 hooves.
The province’s fries output for the spring-autumn crop this
year is estimated at 31 million of all types.
The inspection and protection of aquatic
resources have been strengthened, helping to reduce the use of explosives,
electric pulses and poisons in order to promote and develop aquatic resources
in the locality./.
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.
In light of the slow disbursement rate of public investment recorded since the beginning of the year, Hoa Binh leaders are stressing the urgent need to identify bottlenecks at each project level and promptly implement targeted solutions to remove obstacles delaying progress.
In May 2025, the total import and export turnover of Hoa Binh Province is estimated to exceed USD 334 million. In which exporting reached nearly USD 196 million, accounting for approximately 40% of the annual target, marking a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. Imports are estimated at nearly 139 million USD, reflecting a 15% growth.
As agriculture increasingly demands professionalism and market adaptability, changing farmers' mindsets from traditional to modern production through science, technology, and skill mastery is key to sustainable development.
During the period 2021 - 2025, Hoa Binh province has been exported over 272.000 tons of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, with a total value exceeding 3.266 billion VND. Currently, there are 21 businesses, cooperatives, and cooperative groups in the province with products exported to international markets, including 15 agricultural product facilities and 6 forestry product facilities.