The 34-km Hoa Binh-Moc Chau Expressway whose construction began on September 29 is expected to pave the way for the northwestern region to grow further.
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem, and leaders of the provincial Department of Transport, and Da Bac districts inspect the progress of the project.
Hoa Son Bridge, one of the key works of the project.
With a total investment of nearly 10 trillion VND (407 million USD) and many important items, the project is considered the biggest of its kind in Hoa Binh province. Xa Van Dam, a resident in Cao Son commune, Luong Son district, said he and others look forward to the project and hope that it will bring about new opportunities to locals. "Therefore, we fully support the compensation and land clearance efforts,” he said.
The project’s highlight is 1.2-km Hoa Son Bridge with its main cable-stayed span stretching 550m, the longest in Vietnam, and its tower standing at 187m, the highest in the country. The expressway is expected to meet transportation needs by connecting key economic and political centres with northwestern provinces, as well as economic zones, national tourist areas, and industrial parks. Notably, it will lay the groundwork for the formation of the Hoa Binh - Son La - Dien Bien Expressway.
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.
