(HBO) - The Hoa Binh Cooperative Alliance on December 25 organised a supply-demand connection conference, attracting the participation of 30 cooperatives and 150 delegates representing 30 retailers and distributors of farm produce in the province.
Representatives of the Hoa Binh
Cooperative Alliance, participating enterprises and cooperatives sign a
memorandum of understanding on cooperation.
The conference featured 30
stalls from the cooperatives that showcase products like food, fresh fruit,
medical tea, and handicrafts. Many of the goods meet the VietGAP and
local-level "One Commune, One Product” standards.
Participating enterprises
included those looking for stable material plantations like the Van Ho food
processing company, Voganic organic farming company, and Biobee Vietnam limited
company, as well as those operating in farm produce retail and distribution
like the Phuc Thinh Food.
At the event, participants
focused their discussion on development potential of cooperative-made products
and distribution demand from enterprises and supermarkets in Hoa Binh and other
localities. Sides involved took the occasion to sign a memorandum of
understanding, laying a basis for the future singing of partnership and
investment contracts and the formation of cooperative – enterprise supply
chains./.
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.