(HBO) – After over four years implementing the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, Hoa Binh city now has three 11 products awarded 3-star recognition and seven others achieving 4-star certification. This year, the locality aims to develop 10 more 3-star OCOP products and elevate one existing 3-star product to a 4-star level.
The Inca Inchi essential oil product receives support in terms of
packaging and design when joining the development of the 3-star OCOP products.
At
present, the city's OCOP products mainly fall into the categories of processed
food, herbal medicine, and beverages. Many of the 4-star OCOP products involve
the deep processing of local specialties, such as the trio of products made
from black carp, golden snakehead fish, and black lang fish from Hai Dang
Seafood Company, the Ca gai leo tea and Shan Tuyet tea from Pa Co, the Inca
Inchi tea, and various Inca Inchi oils and lemongrass essential oils.
Nguyen
Van Tuan, deputy head of Hoa Binh city's economic office, said since the OCOP
programme was launched, the city has been proactive in supporting and
diversifying promotional activities. These activities include organising
seminars, conferences, trips and knowledge-sharing sessions to raise awareness
among businesses, organisations and individuals involved in the programme.
Resources
have also been allocated to support the completion of certification procedures
for OCOP products and to popularise these products to consumers.
This
year, the city plans to develop 10 new 3-star OCOP products, including Muong
ethnic leaf yeast, leaf yeast rice liquor by Vuong Thi Hang business household
in Trung Minh ward; salted chicken, smoked chicken, and salted chicken legs by
Tay Bac Foods JSC in Yen Mong commune; the "dinh lang" wine by Duong Thi
Huong business household; Thuy Bach incense and Nham Thuy Bach massage oil by
Bach Viet Cooperative in Dan Chu ward; Dao ethnic honey by Dao Agricultural
Cooperative in Thong Nhat ward; Cuu Vi tea by Huna's Home Herbal Company in Tan
Hoa ward; and lemongrass lime essential oil by Dao Agricultural Cooperative in
Thong Nhat ward.
Tuan added that the city is helping entities
finalise the evaluation of OCOP product quality while promoting trade and
product consumption to expand the market and improve the value of local OCOP
products./.
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.