(HBO) - Over the past years, the authorities of Ngoc My commune (Tan Lac) have deployed many effective production models, creating jobs for laborers, helping to alleviate hunger, reduce poverty and raise their incomes. In particular, the conical hat making occupation have developed well and brought the significant revenue to many families.
Conical hat making job has brought the income of 2,5 – 3 million VND per
month to the family of Ms. Bui Thi Hoa, Bui village, Ngoc My commune (Tan Lac).
Currently, the whole commune has more than 400 families doing the job of
making conical hats. Although it is not the main job, the conical hat making is
the potential direction of economic development prospects. The conical hat
making job does not classify the laborers, people at any age can do it. On
average every month, the whole commune provides 10,000 - 12,000 conical hats to
the markets in the commune and surrounding areas. Each product costs from
30,000 to 40,000 VND, depending on its model and quality. After deducting the
expenses, each household can earn 2-3 million VND per month, which is a
remarkable income in rural areas. Ms. Bui Thi Hoa, a hat making woman at Bui
Village, said: "It is recognized that the conical hats are the favorite
products in the area, especially the model is made following the traditional
conical hats of Ha Tay, where I actively learned to make a hat. My average
income is from 2.5 to 3 million VND per month.
The leaves to make hats are imported from Chuong village, Phuong Trung
commune, Thanh Oai district (Hanoi). The materials are guaranteed right from
the selection part, so the hats are made of beautiful colors and durability.
"To make a quality hat, the material must be carefully selected. The
leaves cannot be too young or old, in light green color. The leaf layers are
close to each other, soft and 40-50 cm long. Thus, the products always meet the
qualifications and are favored by the customers." said Ms. Bui Thi Hoa, a
hats-maker in Bui village.
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.
