(HBO) – The Thai Binh Tourism Co. Ltd, an affiliate of Pacific Group, held a ceremony in Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district, Hoa Binh province, to start the construction of works in Hoa Binh section of the Huong Binh cable line project.
Nguyen Phi Long, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Bui Duc Hinh, Standing Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council; and Bui Van Khanh, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, present flowers to the investor.
Invested by the Thai Binh Tourism Co. Ltd, the project covers an area of about 35 ha, with a total investment of some 1.7 trillion VND (73.9 million USD), including a nearly 3km cable car line, two terminals, a customer service area, a pier, a restaurant, and a villa resort, among others.
It has been so far the most advanced transportation system imported from Austria. The project connects Huong Pagoda in Huong Son commune, My Duc district, Hanoi, with the Tien Pagoda in Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district, reducing travel time between the two sites from 60 minutes by road to just 10 minutes, serving 1,500 - 2,000 passengers per hour, equivalent to 12,000 - 16,000 passengers per day.
The Huong Binh cable line is located in the low-lying area of the spiritual region encompassing Huong Pagoda (a special national cultural heritage site), Tien Pagoda (a national cultural heritage site), and the Tam Chuc pagoda complex (a national cultural heritage site). Scheduled to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2024, the project is expected to enhance transportation connectivity and enable tourists to explore the unique natural landscapes, contributing to the development of tourism, culture, and commerce and services in Hanoi, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, and adjacent areas.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh described Huong Binh cable line as a key project of the province. He asked the investor and construction units to continue ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the project, contributing to the local socio-economic development.
The Lac Thuy district’s Party Committee and authorities were assigned to regularly work with the investor to address any arising difficulties, thus ensuring that the project will meet schedule./.
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.
