(HBO) - On June 11, 1948, President Ho Chi Minh issued an appeal for patriotic emulation. The appeal strongly encouraged people to emulate in all aspects of social life, creating great strength for the whole Party, people, and army to overcome hardships and lead the Vietnamese revolution to victory. To mark the 75th anniversary of the late President’s appeal for patriotic emulation, the northern province of Hoa Binh has popularised the meaning and value of the emulation in various fields of social life.
Officials of the provincial
Emulation and Commendation Department are appraising an agricultural model in
Trai Oi hamlet, Kim Boi commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province.
In the past years, the province’s emulation and commendation, patriotic
movements have been constantly promoted. During 2018 - 2022, the province
effectively directed several emulation movements launched by the Prime Minister
and the provincial People's Committee, including the those on COVID-19 pandemic
prevention and control; new-style rural building; "for the poor- leaving
no one behind" drive; promoting administrative reform and improving the
quality of civil service, among others. The movements have significantly
contributed to the implementation of the province's political tasks, annual
socio-economic targets and tasks.
In the reviewed period, the province's economy maintained a satisfactory growth
rate with an annual average growth of 6.18%, the scale of the economy was
expanded. In 2022, the province's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP)
reached 32.680.25 trillion VND (1.4 billion USD), up 1.23 times compared to
2017.
The economic structure was shifted to a positive direction. The province’s
average GRDP per capita reached 66.7 million VND, an increase of 1.65 times
compared to that in 2017 (40.5 million VND).
In 2022, the rate of poor households in the province decreased to 12.99%, down
5.01% compared to the end of 2017. New-style rural building has proved
effective.
In the period, the province had 73 of its 129 communes meeting new-style rural
development standards, 123 OCOP products, including 24 meeting four-star and 99
three-star criteria.
Along with that, the commendation and reward works was renewed, focusing on
rewarding direct employees. From 2018 to 2022, the province had 181
collectives, 30 households and 292 individuals rewarded by the President and
the Prime Minister. In 2022, the rate of direct employees who received reward
reached 65.75%, an increase of 32.19% compared to 2017.
The chairman of the provincial People's Committee handed emulation titles and
rewards for 4,889 collective units and 5,121 individuals; the rate of direct
employee received rewards in 2022 reached 61.12%, an increase of 10.9% compared
to 2017
Bui Ngoc Dai, Head of the Emulation and Commendation Department, said that
promoting the results recorded during 2023-2028, the province will continue to
thoroughly implement the Government's direction on promoting the patriotic
emulation movement while strengthening leadership and direction of the Party
committees and authorities at all levels in the implementation of economic
consolidation and development work at all levels and branches in the province.
The province has also improved the quality and efficiency of emulation and
commendation works with focus on and increase rewards for small collectives,
workers, farmers, civil servants and public employees who do not hold
leadership and management positions while ensuring accurate, timely rewards,
achievements in order to successfully carry out local socio-economic
development tasks.
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
