(HBO) - Hoa Binh city is the political, administrative, economic and cultural centre of Hoa Binh province. From a peaceful town in the Northwest mountainous region, the city has to date made great strides in many fields. The synchronous implementation of many solutions over the years has given the city a facelift, thus affirming the advantages, potential and value of a new developing urban area

Hoa Binh city is on the way of development, creating
a dynamic and modern urban appearance.
According to Bui Quang Diep, Chairman of the city People's
Committee, after merging Ky Son district into Hoa Binh city, the city now has a
natural area of more than 348sq.km, and a population of about 135,700.
The synchronous investment in transport infrastructure and
technical infrastructure, along with the mobilization of many resources, has
enabled the city to grow in many fields, and achieve remarkable progress,
especially in economic development. Industry and services are developing day by
day, and many industrial zones and clusters have been established, attracting
ten thousands of local workers.
According to statistics of the city People's Committee, the
city has recorded an annual average economic growth rate at nearly 7.6 percent
in recent years. Locals' lives and social welfare and social security and order
are ensured, and environmental protection has improved. In 2020, the per capita
income reached over 66 million VND; the rate of poor households was about 1.28
percent and over 90 percent of locals joined health insurance.
In the first six months of 2021, the total value of
industrial and handicraft production hit 2.85 trillion VND, up 25.8 percent
year-on-year. The city is also preparing the conditions to start construction
on technical infrastructure for the Cham Mat – Dan Chu industrial park and Tien
Tien industrial clusters, while continuing to accelerate the ground clearance
for other industrial zones and clusters to attract investment. Local budget
revenue is estimated at 627.83 billion VND, equal to 63.4 percent of the target
set in the city People’s Council's resolution. Currently, the city is managing
96 projects funded by public investment, with a total capital of over 3.07
trillion VND.
To implement the resolution of the city Party Congress for
the 2020-2025 term, Diep said that the city has built a specific action
programme on investment in infrastructure of type-II urban areas in connection
with service development.
At the same time, Hoa Binh city will work to fully tap local
potential and advantages, preserve and promote national cultural identity, well
implement social welfare, improve locals’ living conditions, and maintain
political security and social order and safety. It is striving to complete the
criteria for turning the city into a type-II urban area before 2025, and
achieve an average growth rate of production value of 19 percent for the
five-year period to 2025./.
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.