(HBO) – Hoa Binh province boasts multiple advantages for trading activities with its location as a gateway to the northwestern region and a convenient transport system linking it with other provinces in the Red River Delta and the northeastern and central regions. However, promoting connectivity and partnership between cooperatives and purchasers is still considered an important step in trade promotion.
A
representative of the Ho Chi Minh City-based Proton One-Member Co. Ltd (second
from right) discusses cooperation in selling fruits at wholesale markets in HCM
City with the Muong Dong agricultural services and trading cooperative (Kim Boi
district).
Supporting trade promotion is key to strengthening
the linkage between producers and consumers.
A supply - demand connection conference was held
in mid-November, gathering businesses, supermarkets and distributors from
Hanoi, HCM City and Hoa Binh province, along with 30 agricultural and food
production cooperatives. It was deemed an important step to open up cooperation
chances in product consumption.
The Proton One-Member Co. Ltd, based in Go Vap
district of HCM City, specialises in developing wholesale markets. Its
representative, Nguyen Hong Long, showed his interest in citrus fruits of Hoa
Binh. He expressed the intention to sign contracts to purchase local citrus
fruits, especially oranges, for sale in HCM City.
There are 262 cooperatives across Hoa Binh
province at present, with 197 or 75.2 percent, involving in agriculture. They
have about 11,270 members, and over 19,800 regular workers. Their goods sales
and services revenue surpass 600 billion VND (25.8 million USD), averaging 2.3
billion VND per cooperative.
Recently, many cooperatives have promoted
connectivity to produce key agricultural products under value chains. With
traceable origin, their products have high and consistent quality while meeting
food safety standards. They have been sold in Hanoi and some other provinces
nationwide and won consumers’ trust./.
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.