Implementing Plan no. 234/KH-UBND, dated December 7, 2022 of the Provincial People's Committee on implementing the Rural Tourism Development Program in building new rural areas, period 2021-2025, Hoa Binh province has built piloting a community tourism model in Van Son commune, Tan Lac district; Deploying and building tourism service products and sales.
By the end of 2023, Hoa Binh province will have 5 tourism service and sales products meeting OCOP standards of 3 stars or higher, among the highest in the country. Specifically, homestay tourism in Lac village, Chieng Chau commune, Mai Chau district; Hang Kia community tourism, Mai Chau district; Da Bia community tourism, Duc Phong hamlet, Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district is recognized 4 stars; Community tourism in Luy Ai hamlet, Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district achieved 3 stars.
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.