Over the past time, many youth union members and young people in Yen Thuy district have optimised local strengths for start business.
A bamboo rat
(scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm of Bui Van Nhat (centre) in Bao Hieu
commune, Yen Thuy district.
Bui Phi Nam, in Yen Tri commune, has established
the Yen Tri agriculture cooperative, aiming to connect the households growing
"xa den”, a type of herbal plants scientifically known as Celastrus hindsii
Benth et Hook, to form a production chain.
The cooperative’s products have been highly
valued and rated three stars under the "One Commune-One Product” programme.
Nam said apart from traditional marketing
methods, he has utilised social networks and e-commerce platforms, helping
raise sales efficiency.
Bui Van Nhat, in Bao Hieu commune, has invested
in a bamboo rat (scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm covering 200 sq.m,
with about 120-160 bamboo rats. The man earns about 300-350 million VND
(11,931-13,919 USD) each year from the farm.
To better job consultation and introduction, Yen
Thuy district’s youth union in coordination with Chi Anh Investment and
Development JSC organised such events for 300 youth union members in the
locality in the first six months of this year.
It has also supplied high-quality personnel to
businesses and vocational training facilities, and provided career updates
through its Facebook fanpages.
To assist startups among youth union members,
the standing board of the district youth union has also reviewed effective
economic models that need capital, and make a report to the standing board of
the provincial youth union in order to help them access loans under the
preferential credit programme in support of young entrepreneurs.
Bui Tuan Thanh, secretary of Yen Thu district’s
youth union, said the economic models run by youth union members have helped
improve the living standards of their families, while promoting the startup
spirit among local youths.
Being located more than 10 km from the center of Hoa Binh city, Sen Vang Organic Farm is in Dong Chua hamlet, Thong Nhat ward. This is an ideal destination for those who want to immerse themselves in the nature and find the peace after the hustle and bustle of life. With an area of over 60 hectares, the farm is systematically planned, harmoniously combining the wild natural landscape and diverse experience areas. Sen Vang chrysanthemum tea is produced from organic, completely natural ingredients.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province witnessed signs of economic recovery, particularly in investment attraction. Notably, several projects are showing good progress, indicating that the vitality of businesses is positively correlated with the overall economic recovery.
The 25th Party congress of the Lac Thuy district for the 2020-2025 term identified the development of industry, trade, and services as its top priorities to drive the shift of the economic structure towards increasing the proportion of industry and services while reducing the that of agriculture, thus contributing to creating a motivation for socio-economic development in the locality.
Hoa Binh HKK Knitting Co. Ltd., located in the Hoa Binh Left Bank Industrial Zone, employs nearly 500 local workers with an average monthly salary of 8 million VND (3,150 USD).
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.