(HBO) – Hoa Binh is implementing Project 4 of the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas, targeting the investment in essential infrastructure for production and livelihoods. In the 2022 – 2023 period, the northern province has allocated 484.155 billion VND (19.69 million USD) for the work, of which the development investment fund amounts to 455.366 billion VND.
The allocated funding has been used to give financial aid to
various infrastructure projects, including 89 cultural houses and community
centres, 218 roads, 12 markets, 150 renovation projects for cultural houses and
community centres, seven irrigation constructions, and five healthcare
facilities.
As of September 30, 149.41 billion VND or 32.5% of the
development investment fund had been disbursed.
During the two days of November 14th – 15th, at the Provincial Cultural Palace, the Department of Industry and Trade organized a conference to connect the product consumption of the ethnic minorities and the mountainous areas in 2024. There was the attendance of the representatives of leaders of a number of departments, branches, businesses, manufacturers and distributors inside and outside the province.
The One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme is reshaping the rural economy of Lac Son district, helping improve living standards, particularly among the ethnic minority communities in remote areas of Lac Son district.
The Van Mai dam xanh (Bangana lemassoni) fish has long been famous for its unique and delicious flavour, earning a spot on the menus of many restaurants and attracting food connoisseurs. In recent years, residents in Van Mai commune, Mai Chau district, have expanded their fish farming areas and striven to build a strong reputation for their product. They are also working to establish it as an OCOP (One Commune, One Product) item to increase their income.
Outstanding rural industrial products of Hoa Binh province in 2024 were recently honoured and granted certificates, becoming a source of pride for producers and also a boost for local economic development. The honourees are all deeply imbued with the local cultural identity and boast considerable commercial potential, helping popularise the image of Hoa Binh to domestic and international consumers. This is also a solid stepping stone for rural industrial establishments to develop.
In the first 10 months of 2024, Hoa Binh city made significant progress in job creation and labour exports, sending 112 workers abroad through partnerships with authorised recruitment firms.
An award ceremony to announce the official certification for Mai Chau district’s Bangana lemassoni fish, a specialty of the locality because of its unique flavour, was held recently in the district.
