Farmers' associations at all levels in Hoa Binh have focused on supporting farmers in developing OCOP products, introducing agricultural products on e-commerce platforms, and promoting the emulation movement to develop the collective economy and the building of new-style cooperatives. These efforts aim to support and accompany associations' members in promoting and consuming their agricultural products.
Ha Hoan safe farm produce store in Bo town (Kim Boi district) provides clean and safe products, and OCOP products meeting VietGAP standards produced by farmers in the district and neighbouring districts.
The associations have promoted production linkage and consumption connection of agricultural products and food for farmers. The provincial Farmers' Association has directed the provincial centre to support farmers to coordinate with relevant agencies to enhance activities to promote, introduce, and consume products for farmers.
Many coordination programmes have been implemented to support members in selling agricultural products and introducing farm produce on e-commerce platforms.
The association has also assisted the establishment of two safe farm produce and food stores in Tan Lac and Kim Boi districts, contributing to promoting and selling safe, VietGAP, organic, and OCOP products produced by local farmers.
As a result, 773 households in Hoa Binh had accounts on e-commerce platforms. The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism collaborated with relevant agencies and units to strengthen the introduction of OCOP products and other typical farm produce of Hoa Binh at the 20th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival with more than 100 VietGAP, organic, and OCOP products exhibited at the event.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
