Determining that attracting investment is an important task in the socio-economic development, in recent years, Hoa Binh province has implemented many specific solutions to improve the environment of the business investment and supported in overcoming the difficulties for the businesses and investors, promoting the investment attraction into the province.
In 2023, there were 37
off-budget capital projects approved by the province with a total registered
investment capital of about 12,600 billion VND. At the same time, there were 30
projects whose investment policies were adjusted; 10 projects were terminated
and 5 projects were temporarily suspended.
Being accumulated by the
end of 2023, there were 708 projects in the province, including 37 projects
with the foreign direct investment with a total registered capital of about 668
million USD and 671 projects with the domestic investment with a registered
capital of about 668 million USD. 250,000 billion VND; There were 5 new
projects investing in the industrial parks.
The projects put into
operation have not only created jobs for the local employees but they have also
contributed to the economic restructure, making important contributions to the
province's budget revenue. In 2023, the revenue from production and business
activities of the enterprises in the industrial parks was estimated to reach
22,000 billion VND, increasing 6% compared to the same period last year,
reaching 100% of the assigned plan; creating new jobs for 1,760 people.
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.