(HBO) – A trade fair under the "One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme of the northwestern region opened in Hoa Binh on November 19 evening.
The opening
ceremony saw the presence of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural
Development Tran Thanh Nam, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s
Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) Vu Ba Phu, Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh, and Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s
Committee and head of the trade fair organising board Nguyen Van Chuong.
Officials cut the ribbon
to launch the 2020 trade fair on OCOP products of the northwestern region in
Hoa Binh.
The event was held within the framework of this year’s
national programme on trade promotion initiated by the Ministry of Industry and
Trade.
Organised at the
provincial exhibition and fair centre, it featured nearly 300 booths, including those run by trade
promotion units from cities and provinces across the countries, which showcased a wide range of high-quality products for
both domestic consumption and exports.
In his opening
remarks, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong
said the trade fair providedan opportunity for enterprises to introduce and promote their brands and
products, expand market and distribution channels, and create links betwen
production and consumption.
The event was also a chance for Hoa Binh to promote its
potential, competitive edges, socio-economic development and traditional
culture, Chuong said.
He asked local
agencies and the organising board to facilitate exhibitors and ensure safety
for visitors. Hoa Binh will provide all possibile conditions for enterprises
who seek to invest and do business
in the province, Chuongadded./.
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.