(HBO) - Over the past years, Hoa Binh province has created conditions for businesses specialising in agricultural products in the locality to meet their counterparts nationwide in order to seek cooperation opportunities and expand markets. The move aims to promote trade and build brand names for local agricultural products, especially high-quality ones.
Fish
products under One Commune One Product (OCOP) standards of Cuong Thinh Co., Ltd
in Hoa Binh province have won consumer favour.
The
province has helped to build geographical indication for Cao Phong orange and collective
brand names for Son Thuy longan in Kim Boi district, Quyet Chien chayote leaves
in Tan Lac district, Lac Thuy orange and Tan Lac pomelo, and protect
intellectual rights for Da River fish and shrimp, Hoa Binh honey and Lac Thuy
chicken. It is making plans to assist
other local products to get certificates.
Some
agricultural products of Hoa Binh like orange and pomelo have been placed on
shelves in major supermarkets and commercial centres such as Big C, Hapro Mart,
T Mart, Vinmart, Qmart, Co.opmart and Lotte, contributing to building an
agricultural sector towards mass production, with high productivity, quality
and competitiveness.
Hoa
Binh has provided safe product certificates for six production and business
facilities, implemented a system on product origin and supply-demand connection
at hb.check.gov.vn, and helped to build stores introducing safe products in Luong
Son, Da Bac and Lac Thuy districts, and Hoa Binh province, including one
recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development./.
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.
