(HBO) - The construction of the Hoa Binh hydropower plant began in 1979. Hundreds of families surrounding the reservoir, including those of Thai Thinh commune, now Hoa Binh commune of the city of the same name, had to leave their residential land for the work.
More than 40 years later, with practical
support policies, lives of those residents went through various changes.
Caged
fish farming and tourism development are among the orientations for economic
growth of villages around Hoa Binh reservoir in Hoa Binh city.
To stabilise people’s lives, provincial People’s
Committee rolled out a number of support programmes and projects in the
locality. Over the recent past, the committee has approved a project linking the
production with consumption of caged farming fish on Hoa Binh reservoir.
Accordingly, firms will work with locals to
organise a production chain in tandem with consumption of fishery products under
VietGAP standards within three years. As many as 100 cages will be produced, which
is projected to raise over 518 tonnes of fish, raking in more than 20 billion
VND (865,000 USD).
Additionally, Party organisations and
authorities of Hoa Binh commune and Thai Binh ward viewed tourism around the
reservoir a strength in terms of economic development. In many villages,
households make use of natural landscapes comprising of forests, the reservoir
and cultural identity to develop community-based tourism.
Bich Tru village is home to 43 families with
stilt houses. Located on a favourable location with a view of the reservoir and
clean atmosphere, local families are working to turn their houses into an
attractive tourist destination.
As a result of the support policies, including
on-going road building projects, people’s lives witnessed various changes. Of
them, roads leading to Thau and Voi villages (Thai Binh ward) were opened to
traffic years ago, while that linking Bich Tru village with Vay Nua (Da Bac
district) is under construction and expected to complete soon, offering chances
to bolster trade, production, regional linkage and improve people’s lives./.
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.