The Chieng Chau textile and services cooperative in Chieng Chau commune, Mai Chau district, preserves the traditional manual weaving, now developed as an OCOP product.

Pham The Anh, Chairman of the union, shared that its chapters at all levels have collaborated to provide advice and guidance for establishing eight new cooperatives and six cooperative groups in crop cultivation, brocade weaving, and livestock raising, and cage fish farming. Notably, the recent certification of the local Bangana Lemassoni collective trademark serves as a significant milestone, motivating the district to further build agricultural brands from its unique local flora and fauna.

To help its members establish agricultural brands, the union has organised various initiatives to support their production growth, focusing on typical and OCOP products. In addition, efforts to transfer technological advancements and introduce modern techniques have been prioritised to improve production and business efficiency.

Over the past three years, the union has coordinated training sessions on fertiliser use for over 1,300 participants and arranged contracts to supply more than 778.6 tonnes of fertiliser to member farmers across communes and towns through deferred payment.

Its local farmers' support fund, with a total capital of over 2.48 billion VND (97,427 USD), has so far disbursed over 2.09 billion VND across 10 projects, benefiting 65 households. Borrowers have demonstrated responsibility by utilising the funds effectively and repaying both principal and interest on time.

Hoang Duc Minh, Vice Chairman of the Mai Chau People’s Committee, praised the union’s efforts, saying it has effectively played a key role in mobilising members and innovating its activities. Agricultural and forestry production has identified key products, while the local new-style rural development programme has achieved positive results.

Since 2021, the union has maintained and developed six collective economic models, including the Chieng Chau textile and tourism cooperative, the Muong Pa black pig farming cooperative in Bao La commune, and the Bangana Lemassoni farming cooperative group in Van Mai commune. The district currently boasts nine OCOP products rated three to four stars, including member-made products like Thanh Nganh tea, Muong Pa black pork, and green-neck ducks. By the end of 2024, Mai Chau aims to add more OCOP items to its portfolio.

Related Topics

Hoa Binh city poised to become tier-2 urban area

Muong region enjoys strong development

Construction progress accelerates on Canh Tang reservoir work

New style rural area building programme gives facelift to Cao Phong district

---

Education and Training sector advances in IT application, digital transformation

Since 2022, the Hoa Binh Department of Education and Training has provided advice for the provincial People's Committee to issue Plan No. 219/KH-UBND on November 17, 2022, which outlines the implementation of a project titled "Enhancing the application of Information Technology (IT) and Digital Transformation in Education and Training for the 2022–2025 period, with a vision to 2030.” As of now, the local education sector has made significant progress in IT adoption and digital transformation.

Hoa Binh allocates over 30 trillion VND for infrastructure development

Hoa Binh allocated over 30 trillion VND (nearly 1.18 billion USD) to develop infrastructure systems in ethnic minority and mountainous areas during 2019 - 2024. Priority was given to transport and irrigation infrastructure; markets; schools; medical stations; communal houses; and power grid, telecommunication, radio, and television systems.

Ceramic mural on Hoa Binh military-civilian ties inaugurated

The Hoa Binh provincial organising committee for anniversary activities on December 17 held a ceremony to unveil a ceramic mural on the local military-civilian ties and release a book on the Party and political work of the provincial armed forces during 1947 – 2024, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival.

Hoa Binh promotes cooperative economy development among ethnic minorities

In recent years, Hoa Binh has allocated significant resources to foster cooperative economy, helping ethnic minorities capitalise on their potential and advantages to escape poverty.

Administrative reform helps improve service quality

As a mountainous district still facing numerous challenges, Da Bac has made notable progress in advancing administrative reforms across various areas. The district has prioritised reorganising and streamlining its administrative apparatus, operating "one-stop-shop” units, and applying information technology (IT) in the handling of administrative procedures. Efforts have also been directed toward upgrading infrastructure and equipment to enhance service quality for residents and businesses.

Ngoc Luong ready to reach finish line in advanced new-style rural area building

Ngoc Luong commune in Yen Thuy district is striving to reach the finish line in advanced new-style rural area building in 2024. By promoting the implementation of solutions, the commune has to date completed necessary criteria set for advanced new-style rural communes for the 2021 – 2025 period.