In 2023, the transport sector of Hoa Binh province carried out four road construction projects and repaired 41 road transport works, thereby gradually upgrading the local transport infrastructure network to meet people’s travel demand and serve local socio-economic development.
The provincial Department of Transport is accelerating
a project on dealing with traffic safety risks on Cun slope, which is part of
National Highway 6.
Hoa Binh is currently home to more than 10,998km
of roads, including over 320km of national highways, 491km of provincial roads,
over 340km of urban roads, 17km of specialised roads, 655km of district-level
ones, and over 8,980km in rural areas, according to the provincial Department
of Transport.
Two local river routes are accommodating inland
waterways transport, namely an 103km national inland waterway route along Da
River and a 19km local route on Boi River. Hoa Binh Lake is also home to seven
routes with a total length of nearly 70km. Four terminals and 16 wharves have
been licensed to operate along inland waterways routes in the province.
In 2023, to manage the quality of transport
facilities, the department verified and submitted economic - technical reports
on 15 works to the provincial People’s Committee for approval, compiled
feasibility study reports on nine projects, and made construction drawings and
estimates for eight facilities. The transport projects with verified reports
have been implemented on schedule and in accordance with specialised rules, as
well as the State’s regulations and policies.
Pressing on with upgrading transport
infrastructure and maximising resources for the works, the sector also advised
the provincial administration to focus investment on the key projects expected
to create breakthroughs in socio-economic development.
In addition, the Department of
Transportconducted frequent examinations and asked contractors to ensure
constant management and maintenance of transport infrastructure, checked and
added road signs, proposed measures for ensuring traffic safety, survey traffic
routes to detect hot spots of or areas prone to traffic accidents, and propose
authorities take solutions, the department said.
Thanks to the proper development and protection
of transport infrastructure, many important roads have been built and upgraded.
All communes across Hoa Binh now have roads qualified for car driving accessing
their centres. All district-level roads and 81.69% of communal-level ones have
been paved.
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.
