(HBO) - A fair introducing products that meet the standards of the "One Commune - One Product” (OCOP) programme and are closely related to the culture of northern mountainous provinces has taken place in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district.
Visitors
keen on Hoa Binh’s OCOP products.
Highlights of the fair included a display of OCOP products and
specialties in 150 stalls, arts and cultural performances, and a host of
culinary delights from different localities.
Hoa Binh brought to the fair a number of goods that were recognised as
provincial-level OCOP products last year. They included Shacha Inchi tea from
the Inca Vietnam JSC in Huu Nghi ward in Hoa Binh city; Solanum jelly from the
Bao Hieu agro-forestry cooperative in Bao Hieu commune in Yen Thuy district; Chien
Tho cellophane noodles from the family business of Do Quang Chien in Hoa Binh
city; and fish fillets from the Cuong Thinh Construction and Services Limited Company,
among others.
The fair was a major opportunity for manufacturers of local OCOP goods to
promote their products and link with distribution networks like shopping
centres, supermarkets, stores retailing safe farm produce, and digital trade
platforms./.
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.
