The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee held its second 2024 dialogue with businesses and investors in the locality on December 2. Chaired by Chairman Bui Van Khanh, the event brought together provincial leaders, district officials, and representatives of business associations.
Bui Van
Khanh, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the dialogue.
During the even, Khanh highlighted the significant contributions
of businesses and investors to local development, including job creation for
local workers. The dialogue aimed to address challenges, gather feedback, and
foster a more transparent, supportive, and dynamic business environment to spur
socio-economic growth.
Key matters included the Department of Construction’s monthly
updates on construction material prices to align with market conditions and the
Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s efforts to expedite permits
for mining activities. These measures helped address logistical issues faced by
enterprises.
Businesses raised concerns about land clearance, administrative
procedures, and project approval. Provincial leaders provided direct responses
and committed to improving processes for land management and project
implementation.
The provincial Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre
also introduced programmes supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the
province.
Khanh
urged relevant agencies to continue addressing business challenges, enhancing
competitiveness, and collaborating with central authorities to resolve issues
beyond the province’s jurisdiction. Businesses and investors were encouraged to
partner with local authorities to achieve shared development goals.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
