A working delegation from Hoa Binh province led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh is attending a programme to popularise Vietnamese products in the US and Canada on April 20-28.
The event, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims at
introducing Hoa Binh province’s potential, strengths, and investment climate to
lure investments in the areas of processing, supporting industry, hi-tech
agriculture and eco-tourism from the two American countries.
Besides, local standout farm produce and OCOP
products are also introduced at the programme, helping enterprises and
cooperatives enhance cooperation and trade connectivity, as well as expand
markets.
As planned, the delegation will have working
sessions with Vietnamese diplomatic agencies in the US and Canada, and meet
with local leaders. They will attend conferences on investment, trade, tourism
and economic diplomacy to bring Hoa Binh’s images closer to the international
community.
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.
Referred to as fish that is offered to kings, Bangana lemassoni raised in Mai Chau district has gained a foothold in the market over the years due to its delicious flavour. Many restaurants feature dishes from this speciality on their menus, and merchants actively seek it out. Seeing the potential, residents in several communes in the district have maintained and expanded fish farming areas, making it a key product of the locality.
Once a mountainous province facing many challenges, Hoa Binh has, after more than a decade of implementing the national target programme on new-style rural area development, emerged as a bright spot in Vietnam’s northern midland and mountainous region. In the first quarter of 2025, the province recorded positive results, paving the way for Hoa Binh to enter a phase of accelerated growth with a proactive and confident mindset.
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