(HBO) – The export of agricultural products has not only brought higher economic value but also contributed to affirming the position of Hoa Binh province’s typical products in foreign markets. Therefore, to promote the gained achievements, this year, all-level administrations are making efforts to find new markets, and improve the quality and diversity of products to meet strict requirements of importing countries.

Bamboo shoots of Kim Boi joint Stock Company in Ba
Hang Doi town (Lac Thuy district) are semi-processed and packed before export.
In early January, the first batch of Cao Phong orange
weighing nearly 7 tonnes was exported to the United Kingdom, marking the
province’s over-40-year efforts to bring Cao Phong orange to the world market
since 1980.
Quach Van Ngoan, Chairman of the Cao Phong district People's
Committee, said that after eight years of being granted a geographical indication,
the product has affirmed its brand, quality and position in the domestic
market, and met export requirements.
In about two years, starting from batches of fresh sugar
cane, semi-processed and processed bamboo shoots, Son Thuy longan, Tan Lac
red-flesh pomelo, Yen Thuy ‘Dien’ pomelo, and Cao Phong orange have been
shipped abroad. Hoa Binh’s key agricultural products have gradually affirmed
their brands and positions in the both domestic and foreign markets. The
province now has six businesses exporting their semi-processed and processed
products to China, Taiwan (China), Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, the
Netherlands and Germany, with a total volume of nearly 24,000 tonnes and a
combined value of 514.3 billion VND (21.68 million USD) last year, up 30.95%
and 103% year-on-year, respectively.
With the goal of expanding and finding new markets, since
2022, the province's agricultural sector has helped 40 facilities participate
in domestic trade fairs, and two introduce their products at 2022 Fine Food
Australia. It has also stepped up the dissemination of information about trade
agreements, China’s Decrees 248 and 249 on measures to manage food safety, as
well as legal documents related to Vietnam's international integration and
import and export activities in order to help businesses and people understand
more about regulations on export, thereby applying them for suitable production
and business conditions, and bringing into full play opportunities brought
about by agreements./.
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.