In recent years, under the leadership of the provincial Party Committee and People’s Council, and through the concerted efforts of local Party organisations, authorities, and ethnic communities, Hoa Binh province has achieved significant progress in implementing ethnic affairs and policies. These efforts have brought a new face-lift to ethnic-minority-inhabited and mountainous areas, according to Ha Van Di, Head of the Ethnic Affairs Board of Hoa Binh province.
Bui Van Khanh, Deputy Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, and other delegates attend the great national unity and military-civilian culture festival in Ngai hamlet, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district
The economic situation and livelihoods of ethnic communities in the province remain stable, with social welfare ensured and public safety maintained. Ethnic groups have fostered a strong sense of solidarity, mobilising internal resources to actively work, study, and boost economic development. Improvements in the material and spiritual lives have contributed to narrowing the development gap between ethnic and mountainous areas and other regions.
Notably, the poverty rate in ethnic-minority and mountainous areas has decreased by 3.36% on average annually, with extremely disadvantaged communes achieving an annual reduction of 6.4%. Currently, 62% of communes or 80 out of a total of 129 have met new-style rural development standards, including 14 extremely disadvantaged and seven disadvantaged communes. An additional six extremely disadvantaged communes are expected to meet these standards by the year-end. Rural infrastructure continues to improve, social welfare policies are effectively implemented, and national defence and security are firmly upheld.
These achievements stem from the commitment and responsibility of Party committees and authorities, who prioritise regular dissemination of information to enhance the effectiveness of ethnic policy implementation. Authorities actively monitor socio-economic conditions and the aspirations of local communities, addressing challenges promptly to prevent "hot spots" at the grassroots level. Collaborative efforts among various sectors have been strengthened, with a focus on the implementation, oversight, and evaluation of ethnic programmes, projects, and policies, particularly national target programmes.
Efforts also prioritise developing a strong contingent of ethnic minority leaders and enhancing the roles of reputable individuals, village elders, and community leaders within ethnic groups.
Looking ahead, ethnic minority communities in Hoa Binh are encouraged to continue promoting patriotic movements and innovative labour, in combination with Directive No. 05-CT/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 15, 2016, to advance the study and following of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and style. These initiatives contributed to the broader national goal of building a prosperous, strong, fair, democratic, and civilised society.
For the 2024-2029 period, Hoa Binh aims to achieve several key targets, including lifting the per capita income of ethnic minorities in rural areas to half the national average and reducing the poverty rate among ethnic minorities by 2.5-3% annually, and by 4-4.5% in extremely disadvantaged communes.
Over 90% of ethnic minority farming households will engage in commercial agriculture and forestry while ensuring over 90% of communes and villages in ethnic minority and mountainous areas have basic infrastructure to support socio-economic development and improve living standards.
The ethnic communities of Hoa Binh remain united and determined to collaborate with the province's political system to realise these ambitious goals, creating a brighter future for all.
In late March, 29 labourers from Da Bac district were sent to work as seasonal farm workers in Buyeo county, Chungcheongnam province, the Republic of Korea (RoK). Upon arrival, they quickly settled into their jobs, enjoying good working conditions and benefits, with wages aligned with the terms of their signed contracts. The programme is now being expanded, with relevant departments and sectors actively seeking additional seasonal employment opportunities in various localities across the RoK.
Luong Son Industrial Park has invested in standardised wastewater and emissions treatment systems, enforced tight emission controls, reduced noise, dust, and solid waste, and expanded green spaces, contributing to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
Hoa Binh police are collecting public feedback on amendments to the 2013 Constitution via the national identification app VNeID. This innovative approach marks a giant leap towards modernising grassroots democracy and enhancing transparency in public consultation.
A total public investment capital of 113 billion VND (over 4.3 million USD) was disbursed for a project to upgrade infrastructure and stabilise residents in the vicinity of the Da River reservoir between 2021 and the first quarter of 2025, giving a facelift to local rural areas and improving the quality of people's life.
Since the end of 2023-2024 academic year, Cu Yen Primary and Secondary School in Luong Son district has deployed e-study records for all of its 500 primary students, said the school principal Nguyen Thi Tuyen.
The Labour Federation of Hoa Binh city has actively worked to protect the rights and welfare of nearly 8,000 local workers and union members at 152 grassroots unions. Through regular dialogues, education campaigns, and welfare programmes, the federation has helped foster stable, progressive labour relations.
