(HBO) - In the first quarter of 2023, the index of the industrial production in the province was estimated to increase by 10.67% compared to that of the same period last year. The value of the industrial production was estimated at 10,487.8 billion VND, increasing 9.03% compared to that of the same period last year.

Tien Tien industrial cluster (Hoa
Binh city) has been mobilized the resources to invest in the transport
infrastructure.
According to the assessment of
the functional sectors, the industrial sectors in the province are basically
stable and have a good growth rate, of which a number of key products of the
processing and manufacturing industry tend to increase compared with the same
period last year. They include beer, beverages of all kinds, electronic
products. The industry of electricity production and distribution has a stable
growth rate, ensuring to meet the electricity demand for production, business
and people's daily life. There is an increasing sign in the mining industry;
the value of the industry's production was estimated at 130.9 billion dongs,
increasing 10.2% compared to that of the same period last year.
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.