(HBO) – Realising benefits brought by the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) programme, localities in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province have made efforts to have their products meeting criteria of the programme. To date, the district has five OCOP products while some others are seeking recognition.
Chayote grown by the Quyet Chien safe vegetables cooperative based in Quyet
Chien commune (Tan Lac district) has been recognised as a three-star OCOP
product at provincial level.
Established in 2014, Tan Lac Son
Cooperative in Thanh Hoi commune selects jiaogulan tea, made from a vine
scientifically known as gynostemma pentaphyllum, as a staple of the Muong Bi
region. Director of the cooperative Do Trong
Hiep said that with support of local authorities and efforts by members of the
cooperative in improving quality of the product, the tea was recognised as a
three-star OCOP product last year.
joining the programme, products of the
cooperative have become more popular among consumers, receiving positive feedback
on quality and packaging. Two products namely loose-leaf tea and teabags have
been sold in other cities and provinces nationwide like Hanoi, Da Nang, Quang
Ninh, Thanh Hoa, An Giang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Key farm produce meeting criteria of
the OCOP programme offers opportunities to affirm strengths of local products
and make changes in production methods of farmers and businesses in the
district, thereby raising value of goods and people’s income.
Head of Tan Lac’s agriculture and rural
development office Vu Manh Thang said the district has devised measures to
develop OCOP products in line with local reality, provided consultations on the
establishment of cooperatives, small- and medium-sized enterprises from groups
of household businesses.
Cooperatives joining the programme may
improve and fine-tune production and operation systems. Furthermore,
conferences and workshops to share experience between units will be arranged to
disseminate tasks in the implementation of the OCOP programme in association
with the one on building new-style rural areas.
This year, three products of the
district have signed up for the OCOP programme. They are community-based
tourism model in Ngoi village of Ngoi Hoa commune, Tan Dong pomelo grown by Tan
Dong cooperative in Dong Lai commune, and Phu Cuong sweet potato by Luong Phu agricultural
services cooperative in Phu Cuong commune.
The district will continue to create favourable conditions for firms,
organisations and individuals to invest in developing local farm produce brands
to help farmers and households stabilise their lives./.
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
