HBO – As of the end of 2017, Hoa Binh counted 55 investment projects in agriculture and rural areas with combined capital of more than 14.5 trillion VND, accounting for 11.2 percent of the total investment projects in the province. The surge in number of firms investing in agriculture and rural development after many years is a positive sign in the province’s economic situation.

An investment project building a
farm at the core of a regional linkage to raise breeding cows is carried out in
Tan My commune, Lac Son district
Hoa Binh has many favourable conditions for agricultural
production, particularly in the cultivation of fruit trees and the raising of
cattle and poultry. During 2008-2017, out of 2,587 firms and investors granted
business licences, 174 were involved in agriculture and rural development, or
6.7 percent of the total.
The increase in number of firms choosing to operate in agriculture
is attributable to the implementation of State policy, which won approval of
the business community. Since 2008, the provincial People’s Committee has
licensed 47 investment projects in agriculture and rural development, using a
total 27,000 ha of land and more than 5 trillion VND.
Projects in agriculture and rural development are mostly farms
raising cattle/poultry and fish, and planting forests, clean vegetable/fruits
and medicinal herb. Some examples are the pig raising farm using bio-technology
in Lac Thuy, the farm combining high-yield chicken raising and fruit tree and
medicinal herb planting in Yen Thuy, the farm and a regional linkage to raise
breeding cows in Lac Son, and the forest planting project during 2012-2020 by
the Hoa Binh Forestry One Member Ltd Co.
According to statistics, firms operating in agriculture and rural
areas have an average annual income of 1.6 billion VND, and their workers have
an average monthly salary of 4 million VND. They have created jobs for more
than 9,000 local workers, and contributed more than 45 billion VND a year to
the State budget./.
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.
Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness
The provincial business association recently convened a conference to review its 2024 operations and outline plans for 2025. The meeting was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh along with leaders from various departments and agencies.
Hoa Binh province is prioritising rural transportation infrastructure to improve mobility, facilitate trade, and boost socio-economic development.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued Decision No. 377/QD-BNN-VPĐP approving the results of the evaluation and classification of the products of the National One Commune One Product Program in 2024 (phase 3).
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.