Over the past time, many youth union members and young people in Yen Thuy district have optimised local strengths for start business.
A bamboo rat
(scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm of Bui Van Nhat (centre) in Bao Hieu
commune, Yen Thuy district.
Bui Phi Nam, in Yen Tri commune, has established
the Yen Tri agriculture cooperative, aiming to connect the households growing
"xa den”, a type of herbal plants scientifically known as Celastrus hindsii
Benth et Hook, to form a production chain.
The cooperative’s products have been highly
valued and rated three stars under the "One Commune-One Product” programme.
Nam said apart from traditional marketing
methods, he has utilised social networks and e-commerce platforms, helping
raise sales efficiency.
Bui Van Nhat, in Bao Hieu commune, has invested
in a bamboo rat (scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm covering 200 sq.m,
with about 120-160 bamboo rats. The man earns about 300-350 million VND
(11,931-13,919 USD) each year from the farm.
To better job consultation and introduction, Yen
Thuy district’s youth union in coordination with Chi Anh Investment and
Development JSC organised such events for 300 youth union members in the
locality in the first six months of this year.
It has also supplied high-quality personnel to
businesses and vocational training facilities, and provided career updates
through its Facebook fanpages.
To assist startups among youth union members,
the standing board of the district youth union has also reviewed effective
economic models that need capital, and make a report to the standing board of
the provincial youth union in order to help them access loans under the
preferential credit programme in support of young entrepreneurs.
Bui Tuan Thanh, secretary of Yen Thu district’s
youth union, said the economic models run by youth union members have helped
improve the living standards of their families, while promoting the startup
spirit among local youths.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
