In 2024, key agricultural exports from Hoa Binh province are expected to continue, benefiting from growing demand. Several local products have been exported under international orders since the start of the year. The agricultural sector is working with local businesses and producers to ensure adequate supply for export, while also expanding the domestic market.
Ngoc Luong commune in Yen Thuy, known for its pomelo cultivation, was the first in the province to export Dien pomelos to the UK.
Kim Boi JSC, based in Lac Thuy, leads in exporting processed
bamboo shoots and related products. In 2023, the company exported over 430
tonnes of fresh and processed bamboo shoots, pickled vegetables, and other
items, generating 20.1 billion VND (816,000 USD). The company aims to meet
Halal standards and explore new markets, particularly in the Middle East.
Ngoc Luong commune in Yen Thuy, known for its pomelo cultivation, was the first
in the province to export Dien pomelos to the UK. Local farmers are now
focusing on pest control to maintain fruit quality for both domestic and
international markets. Yen Thuy district is working to increase the export
quality of its pomelos to contribute 50-70% to the province’s export volume.
The province has established key agricultural areas for export, supported by
policies and investments. Currently, 46 planting areas covering nearly 390
hectares have been certified for export, along with five approved packing
facilities. This has enabled the export of products such as tea, bamboo shoots,
pomelos, bananas, and pickled vegetables to markets like Japan, Taiwan (China),
the Czech Republic, and the US.
Despite a strong start to 2024, global market fluctuations have posed
challenges. Local authorities are working to ensure sustainable production,
enhance product quality, and support businesses in navigating challenges in
both existing and new markets. Enterprises must also be proactive in managing
risks and adapting to changing market conditions to sustain growth.
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.
alternate member of the Central Party Committee, Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long on March 5 had a working session with Yan Jiehe, Founder and Chairman of the China Pacific Construction Group, one of China's largest private corporations in the field of transport infrastructure. Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Duc Hinh and leaders of provincial departments and sectors also attended the working session.
The electronic printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and processing plant of Japan’s Meiko Group, located at Da River Left Bank Industrial Park in Hoa Binh city with a total investment of over 200 million USD, is expected to create thousands of jobs and make a significant contribution to the local budget.
