Hoa Binh promotes people-to-people diplomacy

11/17/2022 - 1:48:10 PM

(HBO) – Hoa Binh is one of the localities that have carried out practical activities in external affairs and people-to-people diplomacy, contributing to implementing relevant policies of the Party and the State, according to President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga.

R Technical Research Vietnam, a wholly-Japanese invested company, has operated successfully, significantly contributing to the locality’s export value.

The province has instructed the serious implementation of the Politburo’s Directive No. 38-CT/TW dated September 9, 2019, regarding the role and operation of VUFO in the new situation, and Directive No. 12-CT/TW and Project No. 01-DA/TW dated March 3, 2022, on the Party’s foreign affairs by 2025.

The provincial Union of Friendship Organisations was established in 2016, with three member organisations – the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association, and the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association.

The associations have reaped noted achievements in peace, solidarity and friendship activities and people-to-people cooperation, and proposed programmes and projects on friendship cooperation between Hoa Binh and foreign localities.

Hoa Binh counts nearly 800 people living, working and studying in Thailand, Laos, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea (RoK), Malaysia and a number of European nations.

Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and President of the provincial Union of Friendship Organiations, said Hoa Binh has seen overseas Vietnamese affairs as an important task.

Apart from seeking new relations, Hoa Binh has consolidated its good friendship with Huaphanh and Luang Prabang provinces of Laos, and localities of Mongolia and the RoK.

There are 16 foreign non-governmental organisations and international cooperation agencies in Hoa Binh, and 40 aid programmes and projects with more than 15 million USD committed.

Such programmes and projects mainly focus on agriculture, forestry, rural development, education, child protection, health care, clean water, environment and gender equality, among others.

The province has stepped up the communication work to popularise policies and guidelines of the Party regarding foreign affairs, helping international friends understand more about the land and people of Vietnam. /.

Rich and Flavorful Honey of Dao Village

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.

Lac Thuy district prioritises resources for industrial, handicraft development

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.

Phu Thanh implements organic practices in tea production

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.

Hoa Binh works hard to accelerate progress of key projects

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 achieves record-breaking economic growth in Q1

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.

Hoa Binh focuses on building strong OCOP brands for sustainable growth

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.