Throughout his revolutionary life, Uncle Ho visited Hoa Binh province four times. He also sent dozens of letters, telegrams, greeting cards, and heartfelt messages to local officials, Party members, and people of all ethnic groups, urging them to remain united, support one another, strive for progress, and actively engage in both production and resistance efforts to build a prosperous homeland.

A special art programme marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025)

His visit to the Kim Boi district Party Committee on September 19, 1964, served as a source of encouragement and pride, becoming a motivation for officials and residents of all ethnic groups in Hoa Binh to overcome challenges and implement his teachings. Following the visit, the district Party Committee launched a movement encouraging all officials, Party members, and citizens to follow the leader’s instructions. As a result, the district recorded remarkable achievements in both production and cultural development, with the cooperative movement expanding significantly across the area.

Inspired by Uncle Ho’s words, Kim Boi has emerged as a pioneer in agricultural restructuring, land consolidation, and new-style rural development. It is also one ofthe leading localities in completing site clearance for key infrastructure projects, supporting investors in tapping local mineral springs, natural landscapes, and cultural heritage, aiming to become a major tourism hub for both the province and the region.

At Hoa Binh Ethnic Boarding High School, formerly known as the Hoa Binh Socialist Labour Youth School, where President Ho visited in 1962, generations of teachers, staff, and students have strived to uphold his teachings. The school has evolved into an outstanding model, acknowledged both domestically and internationally. It leads among ethnic boarding high schools in the "Good Teaching – Good Learning” movement. From 2021 to 2024, the school achieved a 100% graduation rate, with more than 96% of students gaining admission to universities, colleges, or preparatory programmes annually. The school continues to build on this success, working toward becoming a high-quality educational centre focused on nurturing ethnic minority students and developing future leaders for the province and the nation.

In Luong Son district, the leader’s guidance has inspired efforts to transform the locality into a core economic, commercial, and service center. Meanwhile, Lac Thuy district is vigorously pursuing infrastructure development and agricultural advancement to improve living standards for its people.

By putting Uncle Ho’s teachings, delivered during his visits and enshrined in his Testament, into action, the Party organisation and people of Hoa Binh have actively promoted patriotic emulation movements. They have earnestly implemented the study and practice of his thought, morality, and style, creatively applying the Party’s resolutions and directives to local realities. These efforts have yielded substantial results in Party-building, socio-economic growth, and the safeguarding of national defense and security.

All sectors, agencies, and localities have adopted practical measures to carry out Uncle Ho’s teachings in line with Directive No. 05-CT/TW. The province has established and sustained 1,838 exemplary models of studying and following his ideology, ethics, and lifestyle. Among them are devoted teachers, innovative entrepreneurs boosting agricultural and forestry production, and committed individuals—cadres, Party members, veterans, workers, and farmers—who voluntarily serve in remote and mountainous areas, braving hardships for the well-being and peace of the people.

Local leaders have led by example in upholding public service ethics, embodying the values of dedication, integrity, and a people-centre approach. The Party Committees of Lac Son and Lac Thuy districts have focused on breakthroughs in cadre rotation and grassroots communication to resolve sensitive issues and manage key investment projects. The Party Committee of Hoa Binh Cityhas emphasised the responsibilities of leaders in ensuring effective urban management and order.

In 2024, the province achieved all 19 of its development targets with per capita income reaching 80 million VND (about 3,079 USD), and the poverty rate dropping to 6.67%. In the first quarter of 2025, despite undergoing organisational restructuring, Hoa Binh recorded an impressive economic growth rate of 12.76%, ranking second nationwide. Strong leadership in directing key and breakthrough initiatives, such as regional connectivity roads, the Hoa Binh–Moc Chau Expressway, major infrastructure developments, and off-budget investment projects, has laid a stepping stone for the province to achieve rapid and sustainable growth.