(HBO) - Vice Chairman of Hoa Binh People's Committee Dinh Cong Su held a working session with Bio-Tech International, an Irish company, on a project to develop concentrated cultivation areas and processing factories for moringa oleifera-related products in Cao Phong and some districts in Hoa Binh province.

Dinh Cong Su, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's
Committee holds a working session with an Irish company.
Rory O'Driscoll, Director of Bio-Tech International, said the company
has coordinated with Hoang Ha Huy Import-Export joint Stock Company to conduct
research on moringa cultivation areas with the application of high technology
and processing plants using advanced extraction techniques to export products
to Asian and North American markets.
It plans to implement the project on developing concentrated
growing area and a processing factory for moringa trees-related products in Cao
Phong and some districts in the province, he added.
Moringa oleifera is a drought-resistant plant that can survive
in different types of soil, including poor and barren ones. It grows well in
areas with altitudes of 2,000m or less, temperatures from -1°C to 48oC and
annual rainfall from 750 - 2,200mm, therefore, it is suitable for growing the
plant in the northern midland and mountainous regions.
The director of Bio-Tech International suggested the provincial
People's Committee allow the company to conduct a survey and collect more
information about expanding moringa oleifera growing areas that meet good
agricultural and collection practices of the World Health Organisation
(GACP-WHO) standards and apply high technology.
Anarea under moringa oleifera cultivation of between 5,000
and 25,000ha will contribute to preventing erosion and landslides, protecting
the ecological environment, reducing the greenhouse effect, enhancing
biodiversity, and promoting biotechnology development in Hoa Binh province as
well as stabilising livelihoods for people and developing local economy
sustainably.
Besides, the company will invest in a factory for the
production, preservation, processing, and extraction of moringa oleifera, which
covers 10ha. The project will involve about 8,000 - 10,000 local workers who
will undergo training in necessary skills.
Addressing the meeting, Su briefed participants about the
socio-economic situation as well as the province's development policy,
emphasing that the agricultural sector is one of the strengths of the locality.
He went on to say that Hoa Binh always welcomes businesses and organisations
to invest and work in the province, so it will create favourable conditions and
support investors who want to explore investment opportunities 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.