The Department of Industry and Trade of Hoa Binh in collaboration with the People's Committee of Da Bac district launched an exhibition fair on November 26 at the Da Bac District stadium, displaying unique products of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas in the district.
An art performance at the event.
Da Bac is home to many ethnic minority
groups, including Muong, Dao, Tay, and Thai, which leads to the creation of
distinctive local products that are deeply rooted in the history, traditions,
and cultural identity of each group. Some of the famous agricultural products
of Da Bac include glutinous rice, J02 rice, pork, chicken, Shan Tuyet tea, wild
honey, and various types of bamboo shoots.
Delegates press the button to mark the start of
the exhibition introducing the unique products from the ethnic minorities and
mountainous regions of Da Bac.
Through the event, Da Bac aims to introduce
its local products to both domestic and international consumers. The goal is to
enhance the value of these products, boost rural economic development, create
jobs for locals, and contribute to preserving and promoting traditional
cultural values. Additionally, the fair seeks to promote sustainable economic
growth, protect the natural environment, and improve the quality of life for
the local population.
Delegates visits booths showcasing local farm
produce.
The exhibition is part of the National
Target Programme for boosting socio-economic development of ethnic
minority-inhabited and mountainous regions in 2024. The weeklong fair feature
120 booths showcasing local agricultural products and goods.
The 25th Party congress of the Lac Thuy district for the 2020-2025 term identified the development of industry, trade, and services as its top priorities to drive the shift of the economic structure towards increasing the proportion of industry and services while reducing the that of agriculture, thus contributing to creating a motivation for socio-economic development in the locality.
Hoa Binh HKK Knitting Co. Ltd., located in the Hoa Binh Left Bank Industrial Zone, employs nearly 500 local workers with an average monthly salary of 8 million VND (3,150 USD).
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.
