(HBO) – A supervisory delegation of the National Assembly Standing Committee led by Party Central Committee member and head of the NA’s Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh, held a working session with the People’s Committee of northern Hoa Binh province on July 19 about the enforcement of laws and policies on transport works in the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.
Attending the event were Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Quang, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh, leaders of provincial departments and agencies, and officials of Luong Son district and Hoa Binh city.
In 2014-2016, Hoa Lac – Hoa Binh road was built and
the Xuan Mai – Hoa Binh section of the National Highway 6 was upgraded using
the BOT model, costing 2.989 trillion VND.
The upgrade of the Xuan Mai – Hoa Binh section of
the National Highway 6 has been completed and put into operation. Toll
collection for the section began on October 20, 2015, with the fee set in line
with the Finance Ministry’s Circular 122/2015 dated August 18, 2015. Meanwhile,
construction on Hoa Lac – Hoa Binh road is underway and due to be completed
this year.
Provincial authorities have worked with investors to
clear barriers in site clearance and toll collection. At present, the
construction of the Hoa Lac – Hoa Binh road is facing difficulties due to
capital shortage. The provincial People’s Committee and the investor asked the
NA delegation to help tackle the shortage in order to ensure the pace of the
road project.

At the working session
At the working session, Chairman Nguyen Quang
informed the NA delegation about the local socio-economic situation and
difficulties in attracting investment for transport infrastructure. He asked
the delegation to convey proposals to authorized agencies to revise policies
and mechanisms to help disadvantaged provinces attract investment in
infrastructure.
Members of the supervisory delegation discussed in
details issues regarding mechanisms to attract transport investment, investor
screening, project implementation, toll collection stations, BOT project
mechanisms in poor areas and supervision processes. They also talked about the
role of the local administration, NA deputies, Vietnam Fatherland Front
chapters and community in monitoring toll collection.
Thanh noted the province’s difficulties along with
efforts to direct site clearance and deal with emerging problems to help the
investor carry out the BOT project. He said the delegation will make a report
with recommendations to submit to the NA and government agencies, thus refining
mechanisms to attract investment in infrastructure.
He also urged the province to provide continued
support for investors in site clearance and awareness campaigns so the project
can be completed on schedule on December 31, 2017.
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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.