The first Hoa Binh province’s Da River Shrimp and Fish Festival, the Agricultural Fair and the OCOP Exhibition of the Northern Midlands and Mountainous Region 2023 last month featured nearly 200 booths of enterprises from 10 provinces and cities in the region.
A booth
displaying Da River fish products of Hai Dang HB Seafood Company Limited at the
fair.
Co-organised by the Hoa Binh provincial People Committee and the
Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, the October 26-31 events aimed
at promoting the development of the aquatic industry and fish and shrimp
products from the Da River.
There were 121 booths showcasing three main product lines
including fresh fish, fish fillet products and processed fish products from
local enterprises.
Besides, the events contributed to promoting the development of
the OCOP programme in the region, supporting farmers, enterprises, cooperatives
in the northern midlands and mountainous areas in the sale of agricultural
products and brand building.
Do Duc Truong,Directorof the province's Agricultural
Extension Center, said that after six days, the events attracted over 300,000
visitors. and their success would contribute to lift the brand name of the Da
River fish and shrimp as well as the locality’s strong agricultural products while
promoting the development of fisheries industry in particular and agricultural
industry in general, opening up opportunities to seek partners and customers.
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.
