The northwestern province of Hoa Binh has been initiating many practical activities to preserve, protect and turn cultural values of the Muong ethnic group into resources to serve the province’s socio-economic development.
The northern province of Hoa Binh has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the successful implementation of the national target programme on building new-style rural areas. In recent years, localities across the province have adopted comprehensive strategies, with a particular focus on infrastructure investment, to drive rural development forward.
Amid the ongoing wave of digital transformation, the youth of Hoa Binh province have taken the lead in preserving and promoting local historical and cultural sites.
The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Council issued Resolution No. 499/NQ-HDND on February 6, 2025, concerning the establishment and reorganisation of specialised agencies under the provincial People’s Committee.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.
Administrative reform has been defined as a priority and breakthrough strategy by the Party Committee and People’s Committee of Lac Thuy district, serving as a cornerstone for effective governance at all levels and sectors.
In the morning of January 10, the Provincial People's Committee held the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Nhuan Trach Industrial Park Project in Luong Son District. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate member of the Party Central Committee, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Bui Duc Hinh, the Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; the representatives of the Ministry of Planning and Investment; the people of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; the leaders of the People's Council, the People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province; the National Assembly delegation of the province; the leaders of departments, branches, sectors, People's Committees of districts and cities...
The provincial People's Committee has issued Plan No. 03/KH-UBND for the construction of two snake mascots to welcome the Year of the Snake 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 7 signed Decision No. 48/QD-TTg recognising Hoa Binh city as a Tier-2 urban area in Hoa Binh province.
Hoa Binh has made significant strides in digital transformation across sectors, achieving substantial administrative reforms and improving public services.
The
Provincial Statistics Department held a press conference to announce the 2024
socio-economic statistics of Hoa Binh province. Accordingly, it is estimated
that total product in the province in 2024 increased by 8.96% over the same
period last year. The proportion of agriculture, forestry and fisheries
accounts for 20.47%; industry - construction 43.91%; services 31.05%; product
tax 4.5%.
Kim Boi - a revolutionary homeland, rich in cultural identity, is "awakening” with great opportunities to become a tourism center, an ecological urban area of the province and the region.
Luong Son district is set to become a township in the near future due to its huge potential and unique advantages compared to other localities. The district has truly transformed itself, with its infrastructure steadily improving.
In 2024, amid significant global and regional fluctuations, Vietnam's economy entered a phase of recovery and growth, albeit with persistent challenges. However, through determination and decisive actions, Hoa Binh province achieved remarkable progress across all sectors. The province met all 19 socio-economic development targets, recorded its highest state budget revenue in five years, launched several key projects, and enhanced its investment climate.
Hoa Binh city is gathering feedback from ministries and sectors regarding its proposal for tier-2 urban status. After years of development from its tier-3 foundation, the city is awaiting inclusion in the country’s list of more than 30 tier-2 urban centres.
During the last days of 2024, work on the Canh Tang reservoir, a key irrigation project in both the province and the country and the northern region, proceeded intensively. Hundreds of workers and engineers have been striving to complete the main components by April 30, and finalise the entire project by 2026.
The national target programme on building new-style rural areas has been carried out harmoniously in Cao Phong district, giving a facelift to the locality while improving the living quality of the residents.
Over recent years, the Farmers' Union of Mai Chau district has implemented numerous specific programmes and activities to support its members in developing products under the One Commune One (OCOP) programme. These efforts have contributed to enhancing local agricultural branding, increasing goods value, and improving incomes and living standards for residents.
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 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.
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