(HBO) - In 2019, Dien pomelos of Yen Thuy district was granted a certificate of trademark of Yen Thuy pomelos by the Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam. Currently, there are 880 hectares of pomelos, of which 415 hectares are being harvested in Yen Thuy district. In particular, in the whole district there has been 119.05 hectares of pomelos in Ngoc Luong, Huu Loi, Bao Hieu communes, and Hang Tram town, which have been granted the production certificates according to the organic standards of VietGAP. The economic efficiency of Dien pomelos is from 250-300 million VND/ha. Here are some pictures introducing Dien pomelos in the "difficult land” of Yen Thuy.

Mr. Dinh Duc Cuong from Dai Dong
hamlet, Ngoc Luong commune currently has a pomelo garden with an average
revenue of 300 million VND a year.
Mr. Pham Thua Dung is one of the
first to bring Dien pomelos to Dai Dong hamlet, Ngoc Luong commune.
The variety of Dien pomelos is
fragrant, sweet and succulent has been attracting many traders to purchase at
the gardens.
The high quality with good price,
Dien pomelos have brought the stable
income for many families in the district.
Thac Bo Temple is located in the tourism area of Hoa Binh Lake and it is a famous spiritual and cultural tourism destination. The majestic and poetic beauty of the place known as "Ha Long Bay” on land, along with the cultural identity of Muong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups and the sacredness of the relic site has become an unmissable destination for many people in the province and tourists from all over the country whenever Tet and Spring appear.
The streets of Hoa Binh city have been adorned with banners, slogans, flags, and flowers to mark the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2025), celebrating the hometown's progress and renewal. Reporters from Hoa Binh Newspaper captured images of the significant occasion.
With the theme "Hoa Binh- Confidently moving forward", the mascots welcoming the Year of the Snake are displayed at Hoa Binh Square, ensuring aesthetic beauty and imbued with national cultural identity. The works have received a positive welcome from the people, creating an exciting atmosphere for traditional Tet celebration and serving as a cultural and tourism highlight to attract visitors to Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province.
Hoa
Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance
before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters
in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
Com Hamlet, Dong Lai Commune, Tan Lac district, was recognized as a traditional brocade weaving village in 2017 and has since established the Dong Lai Traditional Brocade Weaving and General Services Cooperative. Over the years, the revival of the brocade weaving craft has not only helped preserve traditional cultural values but also opened up economic development opportunities, providing income for residents.
The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an
appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class
II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa
Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16
out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure,
enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a
unique identity.