(HBO) - In the first quarter of 2023, the province’s import and export turnover achieved the positive results. Accordingly, the export value was estimated at over $361.6 million, increasing 7.34% compared to that of the same period last year, equaling 21.34% of the year plan. In which, the group of electronic goods reached 195.6 million USD, increasng 3.76% compared to that of the same period last year; the group of textile and garment goods reached 114 million USD, increasing 11.77% compared to that of the same period last year.
The employees of Sankoh Vietnam Co., Ltd (Industrial Park on the Left Bank of Da River - Hoa Binh City) are making electronic components for export.
Also in the first quarter, the import value in the whole province was estimated at 283.3 million USD, increasing 8.5% compared to that of over the same period last year, equaling 25.82% of the year plan.
In the coming time, the Provincial People's Committee has directed to promote the investment attraction, focusing on removing the difficulties to strengthen the production and business activities of the enterprises in the industrial zones and clusters, especially the key enterprises in the field of export including garment, electronic components production... At the same time, it is necessary to encourage the enterprises to promote the application and diversification of e-commerce business methods, online purchase and sale; participating in domestic and foreign e-commerce exchanges to introduce and promote products, find partners, maintain and expand the market for the products in the locality.
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.
