HBO - The north-western province of Hoa Binh continued to record a rise in export-import revenues in the first quarter of 2019, said the provincial Department of Industry and Trade. It made an export value of over 168.5 million USD in the period, an increase of 17.43 percent year-on-year, or 21.33 percent of the year’s plan.
The 100 percent foreign-invested Pacific Company
Limited makes remarkable contributions to Hoa Binh province’s farm produce export.
Of the figure, export of goods hit about
158.71 million USD, up 18.18 percent against the same period last year and
21.22 percent of the yearly plan. Besides, export of services stood at 9.8
million USD, rising 6.41 percent and equivalent to 23.33 percent of the annual
plan.
Meanwhile, import values reached 134.57
million USD, expanding by 23.46 percent year-on-year and meeting 21.19 percent
of the year’s plan.
Statistics showed that the province is
currently home to 30 firms engaging in export activities. Electronic devices,
garment-textile and farm produce remain as the province’s key export staples.
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.
