(HBO) – Vietnam in general and Hoa Binh province in particular have still sustained good exports growth although the COVID-19 pandemic has been developing complicatedly around the world and disrupted international trade, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
The Esquel Garment Manufacturing (Vietnam) Co. Ltd, based in Luong Son Industrial Park, has managed to concurrently fight against COVID-19 and maintain operations, thus substantially contributing to total export value of Hoa Binh province.
In November, the province recorded about 118.198 million USD in exports, up 5.77 percent month on month. The 11-month figure is estimated at almost 1.1 billion USD, up 34.22 percent year on year and equivalent to 89.84 percent of this year’s target.
Aside from traditional markets such as the US, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, and the EU, Hoa Binh has also boosted shipments to some new markets.
Also in November, it imported 93.719 million USD worth of goods, up 10.17 percent from the previous month. The import turnover stood at around 877.927 million USD in 11 months, up 18.15 percent year on year and equivalent to 89.58 percent of the target for this year.
The province has been working hard to diversify export markets and capitalise on the domestic market, aiming to achieve annual exports and imports growth rates of 18 percent and 12 percent on average./.
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.
