(HBO) – Hoa Binh province’s war veterans association and the People’s Committee of Mai Chau district jointly launched the New Year tree planting festival in Mai Hich commune on January 26, or the 11th day of the lunar New Year.
The event was attended by
Tran Dang Ninh, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman
of the provincial People’s Council; representatives from the Party Committee, People’s
Council and People’s Committee of Mai Chau district; as well as from the war veterans associations of
Hoa Binh city and other districts; and locals.

Tran Dang Ninh, Vice Secretary of the provincial
Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, joins delegates
in planting trees in Cha Lang hamlet, Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district.
In recent years,
the Party Committee, the People’s Council and the People’s Committee of Mai
Chau district have directed departments, sectors, organisations and schools in
the district to actively participate in tree-planting and forest protection movements.
The local authority has worked to protect 23,000 ha of natural forests and 977
ha of planted forests.
Mai Chau
district newly planted hundreds of hectares of forests, and thousands of fruits
and wood trees. Due attention was also paid to protecting the forest.
The tree planting is a meaningful movement, significantly contributing to protecting
the environment and natural landscape, and raising public awareness and responsibility
of the significance of forest protection. It also contributes to ensuring
security and order, and promoting socio-economic development in the locality.

Representatives from the province’s war
veterans association sign a commitment of the "Exemplary veteran” emulation
movement” in 2018.
At the ceremony, the
province’s war veterans association launched the "Exemplary veteran” emulation
movement” in 2018 with the targets: all members of the association firmly
maintain political ideology; and resolutely fight misconceptions,
"peaceful evolution" scheme and "self-evolution” and "self-transformation”.
The association plans to admit at least 1,500 new members, while maintaining
and promoting movements to mutually support among the war veterans, thus
helping them escape from poverty and improve living conditions.
Charitable and gratitude activities will be also enhanced in the year. The
association also pledged to work to improve the quality of its operation.
Right after the launching ceremony, local officials, youths and people of Mai
Hich commune planted 2,000 trees in Cha Lang hamlet, Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau
district./.
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To make it easier for the residents to handle administrative procedures, Yen Bong Commune (Lac Thuy District) has identified the administrative reform as one of its key tasks. By implementing a range of synchronized solutions, the commune has seen the positive changes in the administrative reform, meeting the needs of its people.
Mai Chau district has firmly established itself as a standout destination on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and international visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, rich ethnic culture, and warm hospitality. However, beyond its natural and cultural charm, a secure and well-managed tourism environment has added to Mai Chau’s appeal.
As Vietnam enters a new phase of economic and administrative reform in 2025, Hoa Binh province is stepping up its efforts to streamline governance, boost economic growth, and attract investment.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held its monthly meeting on March 26 to review the progress of key projects, assess budget revenue and public investment disbursement, provide feedback on draft documents for submission to the provincial Party Committee's Standing Board, and discuss other important matters related to the committee's governance activities.
Playing a key role in Hoa Binh province’s economic development, Luong Son district has been focusing on science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.