(HBO) – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration the People’s Committee of Cao Phong district held a conference on October 7 to design a plan to organise a trade fair and exhibition on products of the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) Programme in the northern mountainous region and the Cao PhongOrange Week 2020.
The conference drew leaders of the Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development and sub-department, Cao Phong district People’s
Committee, and relevant offices and agencies.
Tan Lai villagers in
Dong Lai commune of Tan Lac district prepare red-flesh pomelo to introduce at
the event.
The fair-exhibition and Cao Phong Orange Week aims to popularise
and promote agricultural products in general and citrus products of Hoa Binh,
as well as OCOP products and high-quality agro-forestry-fisheries products of
Vietnam to domestic and foreign markets.
The event is expected to support the implementation of a
programme to develop citrus plants and OCOP programme in northern localities.
It also creates a chance for localities to meet for economic
exchange, trade and investment promotion and seek opportunities to strengthen
regional connections in agricultural development.
The event is slated for November 6-11 at the Cao Phong
district cultural centre in Cao Phong town. It expects the participation of
representatives ofdistricts, city and enterprises as well as co-operativesof
the province and regional localities.
Products to be introduced at the event include major farm
produce of the localities and OCOP products, citrus products, processed food,
agricultural equipment, and handicrafts.
The fair will have 200 booths, including 68 for product
exhibition and sale, 110 for general trade, 20 food courts,and two for the organisation board and security force./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.