(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s industrial production exceeded 3.61 trillion VND (153.33 million USD) in March, a year-on-year increase of 21.6 percent. The figure lifted the total value in the first quarter of this year to over 10.55 trillion VND, up 10.6 percent from the same period last year.
Ho Guom garment firm, located in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district,
has maintained stable production, providing jobs for hundreds of local workers.
The provincial People’s Committee said the positive growth was attributable to
the fact that all districts have effectively implemented local industry and
handicraft industry development plan.
Manufacturing and processing remained the industrial sector’s key driver with
significant growth, with increases ranging from 24 – 38 percent recorded in the
production of beverage, steel and cement.
However, the People’s Committee warned that the local industry sector has
relied heavily on production of Hoa Binh Hydropower plant while power blackout
still occurs, affecting production-business activities and people's life./.
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.
