(HBO) – The citrus fruit festival and agricultural fair 2018 of Hoa Binh province will simultaneously open at the cultural house of Cao Phong district on December 11, according to the provincial People’s Committee.The citrus fruit festival will take place from December 11-12 while the agricultural fair will be held from December 11-15.
As the
organizer of the festival and fair, the provincial Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development is focusing its effort on trade promotion and inviting
exhibitors from other cities and provinces.
The Hoa Binh
citrus fruit festival and agricultural fair aim to introduce to visitors the
most outstanding achievements of the local agriculture sector, particularly in
developing citrus fruit farming and provide platforms for boosting trade of
agricultural products between Hoa Binh and other cities and provinces
nationwide. They also look to strengthen linkages between farmers and distributors
and enhance cooperation for investment between farmers and enterprises.
They are
expected to attract a large number of organisations, enterprises, cooperatives,
farm owners and producers and distributors of high-quality farm produce.
The events will
feature about 200 booths, including 50 pavilions for exhibition and sale of
citrus fruits of Hoa Binh, 50 for exhibition of signature agricultural products
of the province and outside the province and 20 for display of traditional
foods of northern mountainous provinces.
Hoa Binh will
also strictly control the quality and stablise prices of all exhibited items
which will be available in large quantity.
The two
events expect to welcome thousands of visitors this year./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
