(HBO) - On September 7th, the Ministry of Science and Technology coordinated with Tuyen Quang Provincial People's Committee to organize the 18th Science and Technology briefing in the Northern Midlands and Mountains in 2022. Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, the Member of the Central Party Committee, the Minister of Science and Technology; Mr. Chau Van Lam, the Member of the Executive Committee of the Central Party Committee of Dan, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Head of the Delegation of the National Assembly of Tuyen Quang Province; Mr. Tran Van Tung, the Permanent Deputy Minister of Science and Technology; the Provincial People's Committees of Cao Bang, Hoa Binh, Bac Kan, Dien Bien, Son La and representatives of 14 Departments of Science and Technology of provinces in the region attended the conference. Mr. Dinh Cong Su, the Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Committee and leader of Department of Science and Technology from Hoa Binh province attended the conference.
Mr. Tran Van Tung, the Deputy
Minister of Science and Technology and the Vice Chairman of Hoa Binh Provincial
People's Committee, Mr. Dinh Cong Su are visiting the booth of Hoa Binh
Department of Science and Technology and enjoying the instant tea made from
celastrus hindsii.
The conference has assessed the
results of S&T activities of the Northern Midlands and Mountainous
Provinces in the period of 2018-2022 and the implementation of the conclusions
at the XVII Regional Science and Technology Conference in 2018 held in Lao Cai
province.
At this briefing, in addition to
discussing the problems in the actual implementation of S&T activities in
the region, the delegates shared many opinions, exchanged candidly and openly,
and proposed solutions to overcome difficulties and new problems arising in
S&T activities in the localities. Thereby, they have unified the actions to
continue promoting S&T activities, contributing to promoting socio-economic
development in each locality as well as in the whole region.
Within the framework of the
conference, the Departments of Science and Technology in the region has
displayed and introduced the outstanding S&T products of each locality. The
booth of the Department of Science and Technology of Hoa Binh province has
focused on displaying products of S&T enterprises and innovative start-up
projects. In particular, the highlight is the product of instant tea made from
celastrus hindsii and the health protection food, Phyproxaden, prepared in the
form of hard capsules of Hoa Binh Pharmaceutical Research and Development joint
Stock Company (Science and Technology enterprise). The product is also the
result of the provincial science and technology project "Studying the chemical
composition, evaluating the biological activities of some main compounds
isolated from celastrus hindsii in Hoa Binh province. Testing the creation of
the functional foods from the potential extracts” is granted the patent number
24390.
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.
