Over the past time, many youth union members and young people in Yen Thuy district have optimised local strengths for start business.
A bamboo rat
(scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm of Bui Van Nhat (centre) in Bao Hieu
commune, Yen Thuy district.
Bui Phi Nam, in Yen Tri commune, has established
the Yen Tri agriculture cooperative, aiming to connect the households growing
"xa den”, a type of herbal plants scientifically known as Celastrus hindsii
Benth et Hook, to form a production chain.
The cooperative’s products have been highly
valued and rated three stars under the "One Commune-One Product” programme.
Nam said apart from traditional marketing
methods, he has utilised social networks and e-commerce platforms, helping
raise sales efficiency.
Bui Van Nhat, in Bao Hieu commune, has invested
in a bamboo rat (scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm covering 200 sq.m,
with about 120-160 bamboo rats. The man earns about 300-350 million VND
(11,931-13,919 USD) each year from the farm.
To better job consultation and introduction, Yen
Thuy district’s youth union in coordination with Chi Anh Investment and
Development JSC organised such events for 300 youth union members in the
locality in the first six months of this year.
It has also supplied high-quality personnel to
businesses and vocational training facilities, and provided career updates
through its Facebook fanpages.
To assist startups among youth union members,
the standing board of the district youth union has also reviewed effective
economic models that need capital, and make a report to the standing board of
the provincial youth union in order to help them access loans under the
preferential credit programme in support of young entrepreneurs.
Bui Tuan Thanh, secretary of Yen Thu district’s
youth union, said the economic models run by youth union members have helped
improve the living standards of their families, while promoting the startup
spirit among local youths.
After more than four years of implementing a project launched by the Hoa Binh Party Committee’s Standing Board on developing agriculture and promoting product consumption linked with building new-style rural areas for the 2021-2025 period, the province’s industry and trade sector has made significant strides, greatly contributing to local socio-economic development.
Luong Son district has identified 2025 as the year for the accelerated breakthrough to successfully implement the socio-economic development plan for the 5-year period from 2021 to 2025. The district has been focusing on executing the plans and trying to achieve a GRDP growth rate of approximately 15%.
Since the beginning of this year, under the direction of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Sub-Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Quality Management has strengthened the integration of the professional activities to promote and guide the organizations and individuals in the production and trading of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to comply with the legal regulations regarding the use of chemicals, pesticides and veterinary medicines in crop cultivation, livestock farming and aquaculture. They also provide guidance to processing and manufacturing establishments on keeping the records to trace the product origins and using food additives from the approved list according to the regulations.
Hoa Binh province saw a significant rise in state budget revenue in the first two months of 2025, heard a meeting chaired by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem.
Ha Thi Ha Chi, a 26-year-old graduate in law, has taken an unconventional path by returning to her hometown in Mai Chau district to establish the Tong Dau Cooperative, creating stable jobs for local women and bringing Thai ethnic brocade weaving to the global market.
As the Lunar New Year 2025 approached, pork prices surged, creating a profitable season for farmers in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district. Taking advantage of the rising demand, Can Minh Son, a farmer from Coi hamlet, sold over 30 pigs at 69,000 VND/kg, each weighing more than 100 kg. After deducting expenses, his family earned a profit of over 50 million VND.
