(HBO) – The Department of Industry and Trade of the north-western province of Hoa Binh recently held a conference to review work in 2019 and launch this year’s tasks.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s
Committee Bui Duc Hinh attended and directed the event.
The provincial Department of Industry and Trade
honours collectives and individuals.
In 2019, the department fulfilled and
surpassed all the targets assigned by the provincial People’s Council and
People’s Committee. The province’s industrial production value was estimated at
37.39 trillion VND (1.61 billion USD) in the year, exceeding the yearly plan by
0.01 percent.
Export turnover hit 791.9 million USD, a
year-on-year surge of 24.48 percent and meeting the year’s plan. Consumer price
index in December rose 0.88 percent compared to the previous month and 1.85
percent against 2018, while the rate of households connected to the national
grid stood at 99.75 percent.
This year, the sector targets an industrial
production value of more than 43 trillion VND, up 15 percent compared to that
in 2019. Growth rate of industrial value added is projected at 11.8 percent.
Retail sales and services revenue are forecast
to rake in 37.68 trillion VND, while export turnover is expected to fetch 1.03
million USD, a year-on-year increase of 30.3 percent. The province will work to
raise the rate of families connected to the national grid to 99.8 percent.
Addressing the conference, Vice Chairman
Hinh spoke highly of the 2019 results of the province’s industry and trade
sector, stressing that in the important year of the 16th provincial Party
Congress’ resolution implementation, the sector needs to show great
determination in carrying out key tasks and solutions in boosting industry and
handicraft development.
The sector will launch projects and plans
on the restructuring of the industries, creating brand products with high
competitiveness at home and in regional and international markets.
Regarding trade and import-export, it was
advised to work with relevant agencies in removing bottlenecks for
businesses./.
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.