A market connection programme to push consumption under the theme "women integration for sustainable economic development” was jointly held by Hoa Binh province’s Women’s Union and CARE International Organisation in Vietnam in Hoa Binh city on July 16.
Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee and
Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU); Nguyen Phi Long, alternate
member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party
Committee and other delegates at the event.
The event was attended by Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee and
Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU); Nguyen Phi Long, alternate
member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party
Committee; leaders of the Women's Unions from 20 northern provinces;
representatives from enterprises, consumption units, and product manufacturers
in the province, Hanoi, and Nghe An province, among others.
Leaders of the provincial Women’s Union and CARE
International Oranisation in Vietnam and representatives of enterprises and
consumption units at the event.
The programme featured nearly 100 products on display, including One Commune-
One Product (OCOP), VietGAP-certified agricultural products, medicinal herbs,
quality livestock, and other items from 11 local enterprises.
The event was expected to boost the linkage between consumption
and manufacturing units with products manufactured and managed by women in both
Hoa Binh and other localities.
Besides, the initiative also sought to promote agricultural products,
handicrafts, services, and tourism, among others, from Hoa Binh’s women to
provinces and cities nationwide, with the ultimate goal of exporting them
internationally, thereby creating employment opportunities for local women
union members, increase incomes, improve living standards, and promote genuine
gender equality across all sectors.
At
the event, the organisers presented commemorative flags to participating
consumer units and honoured 10 exemplary products. Several agreements for
cooperation were also signed among participating units.
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.
