(HBO)- Renovating and changing thinking, getting active participation of the people is the key to successful implementation of the National Target Program to build new rural areas in Doan Ket commune (Yen Thuy).

Dien pomelos are identified as a key crop which
brings high economic efficiency of Doan Ket commune (Yen Thuy).
According to the statistics, in 8 years
(2011-2018), Doan Ket commune has mobilized the total resources of over 100
billion VND to implement the new rural construction program. The commune
mobilizes the resources to renew, upgrade and harden the rural roads.The chairman
of Doan Ket People's Committee, Mr. Bui Van Dau says that to change the face of
the countryside, first of all, it is necessary to develop the production and
increase the income for the people. Therefore, the People's Committee has
issued a Resolution on the economic development, focusing on directing people
to change the structure of plants and animals. They also promote the
application of scientific and technical advances, bring the mechanization into
production and develop household economy in association with economic
cooperation. They pay great attention to promoting the consolidation and
exchanging plots to create a large sample field.
In recent years, the commune has built many
production models with high economic efficiency such as planting taros, green
pumpkins and citrus trees, especially Dien pomelos with an area of 143 ha,
giving an income of 360 million VND / ha. The project of growing stomach
cucumbers of Doan Ket Agricultural Cooperative covers an area of 2.8 ha. Doan
Ket Agricultural Cooperative has signed a chain production contract with Van
Phuc agro-products processing Co., Ltd, earning about 210 million VND/ ha. In
addition, the animal husbandry and the attraction of services are also given
adequate attention to develop the general economy and raise the people’s
income.The commune now maintains the goal of ensuring food safety. The
handicraft and service industries in rural areas continue to be maintained.
Through the implementation of agricultural production programs, the policy to
support production development in the area has contributed to raising income
for people from 13 million VND a person in 2011 to over 29 million VND a person
in 2018. The rate of poor households according to new standards is still over
11%.
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.