(HBO) – The Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in Yen Thuy district, Hoa Binh province, simplified lending procedures, reformed lending model and methods and coordinated with communes, towns, associations of farmers and women, and other socio-political organisations to roll out favourable lending methods during the first quarter of this year.
At
the same time, the bank observed instructions by the Government and the State
Bank of Vietnam regarding interest rate management and incentives towards
clients, thus promoting the driving role of bank credits in local economic
growth.
The
bank’s total mobilised capital in the quarter reached 984 billion VND,
completing 99.2 percent of the set target. Of the sum, deposits accounted for
61.5 percent, up 23.6 percent year-on-year to 606 billion VND.
Entrusted
capital was 19 billion VND and capital mobilised from higher-level banks stood
at 359 billion VND./.
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.
