Efforts to building new rural areas take on new depth

3/30/2020 - 6:00:35 PM

(HBO) – As of the end of 2019, 88 out of the 191 communes in Hoa Binh were recognised as new-style rural areas, up 25 compared to the previous year.

Locals in Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district, plant citrus trees in their home gardens that bring high economic efficiency.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Dung said the local living standards have been improved in recent years thanks to the close leadership and guidance of local authorities, particularly efforts of ethnic groups to get out of poverty and build new-style rural areas.

Besides the State’s support, locals have contributed resources to implement the programme effectively. They donated working days, land, goods and cash worth over 366 billion VND.

The provincial People’s Committee has issued specific plans to carry out the drive, along with a number of mechanisms and policies to attract and mobilise investment for communes to complete targets of building new rural areas.

Localities in the province have mobilised over 48.2 billion VND from other programmes and projects to implement 200 production development models. Many have built plans to develop small-and medium-sized production models connecting households and businesses to generate jobs and increase incomes for locals. As a result, in 2019, the per capita income in rural areas increased to about 32 million VND. The rate of poor households was reduced to 11.36 percent. As a result, 103 out of the total 191 communes have met the criterion on the household poverty rate, up 14 communes from 2018./.

Workers excited to return to work after Tet

After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.

Sweet, fragrant red grapefruit of Tan Lac

Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness

Business association pledges support for local firms

The provincial business association recently convened a conference to review its 2024 operations and outline plans for 2025. The meeting was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh along with leaders from various departments and agencies.

Hoa Binh focuses on rural transportation infrastructure development

Hoa Binh province is prioritising rural transportation infrastructure to improve mobility, facilitate trade, and boost socio-economic development.

Two products in Hoa Binh have been recognized as “National OCOP products”

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued Decision No. 377/QD-BNN-VPĐP approving the results of the evaluation and classification of the products of the National One Commune One Product Program in 2024 (phase 3).

Bustling Tet market

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.