The "Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods” campaign, carried out in Hoa Binh province for 15 years, has helped change the consumption habit of local residents.
As a three-star OCOP goods, Chien Tho canna vermicelli has been highly appreciated for its brand and quality, and has reached out many cities and provinces in the vicinity. The Chien Tho production facility sells to the market 110-120 tonnes of the staple annually, and creates stable jobs for 15-20 local labourers.
The campaign has been implemented harmoniously and drastically in the province, with programmes, plans and practical measures developed to improve the leadership role of Party committees at levels as well as promote the strength of the political system to gain the enthusiastic response of the people from all walks of life.
Hoa Binh organises 9-10 fairs and exhibitions every year, drawing up to 100 enterprises nationwide to showcase their products at 100-190 booths. Each event attracts 15,000-40,000 visitors, who said they are impressed by local standout products like Muong Dinh wine, Cao Phong organge, Tan Lac pomelo, Kim Boi bamboo shoot, and Shan tuyet tea.
Besides, 109 market fairs have been arranged in rural, remote and mountainous areas. Throughout such events, local firms have stepped up trade promotion, exchanged production experience, and grasp consumers’ taste.
Besides, the province’s fatherland front committee has kept a close watch on local food safety by organising various inspections. In the meantime, the market development department has worked closely with the association for the protection of consumers’ rights to hold consultations that help local consumers identify fake and low-quality goods.
According to Vice Chairman of the fatherland front committee Tran Duc Truong, with a view to effectively carrying out the campaign, it is necessary to enhance the leadership of Party committees and authorities at levels, as well as promote the role of the fatherland front and its member organisations.
Communications work on the campaign should be accelerated while more goods should be brought to rural, mountainous and remote localities, he said, adding competent sides must fight against trade fraud, as well as counterfeit and substandard goods to protect the consumers.
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.
Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness
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As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.
