(HBO) - After 10 years of implementing the campaign "Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese goods”, the northern province of Hoa Binh has brought locally-made products closer to people in rural and far-flung areas which have economic difficulties and unfavourable transport systems.
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market selling Vietnamese goods in the remote commune of Tu Ne, Tan Lac
district, draws a large crowd of locals and visitors.
More and more enterprises and manufacturers
inside and outside the province are participating in the programme and
supplying a diverse range of products suitable with the demands and preferences
of customers in rural and remote areas such as garments, household appliances,
aluminum and plastic products, porcelain ware, school supplies, electronic
products, telecom services, food, and agricultural production tools.
Manufacturers have also paid great attention to improving
the quality of products to satisfy consumers. Many businesses joining the
programme have reported steady growth in revenues through years, averagely
increasing by 1.5-2 times.
Chu Van Thang, Deputy Director of the provincial
Centre for Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Centre, said since 2009, Hoa
Binh has opened 34 markets selling Vietnamese goods in rural and remote areas
in Lac Son, Kim Boi, Tan Lac, Yen Thuy, Lac Thuy, Da Bac, Mai Chau and Cao
Phong districts. Of which, 18 were under the national trade promotion programme
in 2012, 2014, and 2018 with total expenses of nearly 2.4 billion VND (103,200
USD).
The programme will continue to be held in 2019
with the organisation of at least four markets in remote areas, he said, adding
that such events have been attracting more visitors, helping build trust of
customers in locally-made products.
The quality of the programme has been improved
through years, Thang said. Every year, the markets are held in different
regions to increase the spread of the campaign "Vietnamese people prioritise
using Vietnamese goods” among customers in rural and remote areas, he added.
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.
