Nestled in the northwest, Hoa Binh province stands as a strategic gateway, connecting the bustling capital of Hanoi with the Red River Delta, north central and northeastern regions. Its unique location also links it to Upper Laos, making it a pivotal area for trade and cultural exchange.
Scientific studies and discoveries at the Phung Quyen cave site in Mai Hich communie, Mai Chau district, confirm that Hoa Binh was home to ancient Vietnamese people about 24,000 years ago.
Hoa Binh is synonymous with the globally renowned Hoa Binh culture, considered the cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilisation. This region is steeped in myths, folklore, and legends, offering a rich tapestry of ethnic festivals, cultural heritage, and traditional music. The sounds of gongs resonate through the landscape, and folk traditions and epic songs tell the stories of the Muong, Dao, Tay, Thai, Mong, and other ethnic groups who call this land home. The province is a cultural treasure trove that reflects the essence of Vietnam’s ethnic diversity and profound humanistic values.
Dr. Nguyen Viet, Director of the Southeast Asia Prehistory Centre, has conducted extensive studies on the area, confirming its significance as one of Vietnam's most archaeologically rich regions. Over the past century, both Vietnamese and foreign archaeologists have been captivated by the Hoa Binh culture, which remains a unique prehistoric marvel nearly a century after its global recognition in 1932.
Vietnam boasts over 130 sites related to the Hoa Binh culture, with the province itself home to 72 recognised and studied sites. The culture is closely linked to French archaeologist Dr. Madeleine Colani (1866-1943), whose early discoveries of prehistoric remains in Hoa Binh revealed the existence of a previously unknown culture of hunting and gathering.
Viet noted that among the Hoa Binh culture sites, the Xom Trai cave in Tan Lap commune, Lac Son district, is considered the most significant. This site is a prime example of the Hoa Binh culture in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Recent studies indicate that this location dates back between 7,000 to 22,000 years.
The 17th-tenure Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee recently convened its 20th meeting. The session was chaired by Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Bui Thi Minh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the provincial People's Council; and Bui Duc Hinh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. Also in attendance were other members of the provincial Party Committee and leaders of several provincial departments and agencies.
A delegation of the Indian Embassy in Vietnam led by Ambasador Sandeep Arya paid a working trip to Hoa Binh province on April 1, aiming to explore cooperation opportunities. The delegation was received by Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee, along with Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, and representatives from various departments and agencies.
A delegation from the Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee led by Nguyen Phi Long, an alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, on March 20 inspected the progress of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway project in Mai Chau district.
The Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation of Hoa Binh province convened a meeting on March 11 to deploy key tasks.
Lac Son district is reorganising and streamlining its organisational apparatus and the contingent of officials, civil servants and public employees in line with Resolution 18 issued by the 12th Party Central Committee.
The provincial Department of Public Security has reorganised its structure to enhance operational efficiency and meet the evolving demands of the new era. In line with the Resolution No. 25 of the Central Public Security Party Committee, the move aims to streamline personnel, standardise leadership roles, and strengthen the police force’s capacity while creating better conditions for modernising equipment.
