(HBO) - On December 12, the Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee kicked off the provincial Citrus Fruit Festival and Agricultural Fair 2018 in Cao Phong town (Cao Phong district).
Attending the opening
ceremony were Bui Van Tinh, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary
of the provincial Party Committee; and Nguyen Van Quang, Vice Secretary of the
provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee.
The events attracted a large number of businesses and people in Hoa Binh and
from other localities.
Participating leaders cut the ribbon to begin the events.
Endowed with a favorable
geographic location, Hoa Binh holds potential to develop a diverse and highly
valued agricultural economy, which could in turn facilitate agricultural
restructuring, sustainable development towards high added value, sustainable
growth, and adaptation to climate change, in combination with new-style rural
building.
To date, the province has
formed a number of concentrated production zones, with 9,800 hectares of citrus
trees, accounting for 80 percent of total fruit area in Hoa Binh and 5 percent
the nation’s citrus tree area. Orange and pomelo are cultivated on 4,700 and
4,200 hectares, respectively. Particularly, the local trademarks of Cao Phong
orange, Lac Thuy orange, and Tan Lac red pomelo have been protected, with 10
percent granted with VietGap certificates. On an annual basis, Hoa Binh
produces more than 120,000 tonnes of citrus fruits and earns between 500 and
700 million VND per hectare on average.
Provincial leaders visit booths at the event.
Other popular local farming
products include Hoa Binh purple sugar cane, Hoa Binh "can” wine, Mai Chau brocade,
Luong Son organic vegetables, Tan Lac chayote, Son Thuy - Kim Boi longan, Da
River shrimp and fish, Lac Son and Lac Thuy chicken, among others.
This year, the Citrus
Fruit Festival, held at the provincial level for the first time, lasts until
December 13, while the Hoa Binh Agricultural Fair is scheduled to end on
December 16. The fair features 250 booths run by nearly 200 organisations and
enterprises. This is a chance for the province to promote its local
agricultural specialties, particularly citrus fruits.
On the occasion, the Vietnam
Certification Centre presented the VietGAP certificates to 10 orange-farming households
in Cao Phong district./.
In Hoa Binh province, 11 traditional craft villages with more than 400 small-scaled production households have put in place a clean and green production model, establishing new standards for sustainable development. Waste collection sites and wastewater treatment facilities have been meticulously managed by local residents.
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.
