(HBO) - Since the beginning of December, the market has been opened, with purchasing power increasing in recent days. Across supermarkets, shops and book stores, decorative items and souvenirs in all shapes and sizes are put on sale.
Students in Hoa Binh city
select Christmas gifts for families and friends.
This year, familiar Xmas items are
available with improved designs and quality, and convenience. According to many
souvenir shop owners, in the past two years, customers tended to choose Vietnamese
products over those from China and other countries. Due to the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic, the quantity of goods has been carefully calculated to meet demand
and avoid overstocking.
A survey targeting shops selling
Christmas items in Hoa Binh city showed that the prices of decorations have
merely increased. Gifts for Christmas Eve are abundant, mostly toys for
children such as cars and stuffed animals. Shops and bookstores receive online
orders and offer delivery services with transporters dressed like Santa Claus.
Do Bich Van, the owner of a
souvenir shop on Thinh Lang avenue, Tan Thinh ward in Hoa Binh city, said this
year, the prices of Christmas decorations remain stable compared to last year.
However, she noted, the purchasing power decreased quite a lot. From the
beginning of December, her store started selling items for Christmas, but buyers
came sporadically. Between December 15 and 20, the market became bustling.
Now, the market is reaching its
peak, offering diverse products at affordable prices./.
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.
