HBO - The province’s One Commune One product (OCOP) programme has spread and won the community’s support in preserving and developing local traditional products. The programme also enhances the capabilities of local producers, especially trade villages, cooperatives, small and medium sized businesses, and business households in manufacturing and selling products.
Cities and districts of
Hoa Binh province have carried out surveys to assess the potential of their local
key products in order to register for the 2021 OCOP programme. A total of 33
products in the province have been registered. Of which, Lac Son, Luong Son and
Lac Thuy districts each has three products, Tan Lac district four, Yen Thuy seven,
Kim Boi 5, Mai Chau and Da Bac districts two each and Cao Phong district has
one.
In the coming time, localities
will provide support for local producers in meeting product standards, with
focus on production facilities, product quality, food safety, environmental protection,
product labels and packaging, traceability stamps, and bar codes./.
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.
