(HBO) - Hoa Binh has a lot of potential to develop aquaculture and freshwater fisheries, especially in the reservoir area of Da River Hydroelectric Lake with approximately 8,900 hectares, there is rich and abundant in fish species, including many rare species.
The black carps on Da River, in the
downstream area of Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Region.
As the State agency responsible for managing
the project, the Department of Science and Technology already examined the
progress, accepted the results according to the State regulations. The
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development coordinated to set up the
technical regulations for commercial fish production, natural fish and shrimp
exploitation, etc. The project basically met the planned objectives, completing
the content of work with the approved quality. On 8/6/2018, the National Office
of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology) granted the
certificate paper of Brand Protection of "Da River fish - Hoa Binh"
and "Da River shrimp - Hoa Binh" for fish and shrimp products in Hoa
Binh Hydropower Lake. In which, there are 16 species of exploiting fish, 18
species of feeding fish and 1 type of shrimp registered Brand, accompanied by
sensory, physical and food safety standards for each type. The Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development is the owner of the Brand, the Department of
Agriculture, Forestry and Aquatic Product Quality Management implements the
function of brand management.
When the certificate paper of Brand
Protection of "Da River fish - Hoa Binh" was granted for the fish of
Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, it is the first time that the exhibitions and
displays of fish specialties of Da River were held in Hanoi for a week (from
July 2-7, 2018), many of the consumers of the capital have been attracted to
this event. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade – the organizer –
has said that many kinds of fish such as sturgeon, tilapia, black carps, etc.
are being fed and raised in fresh water environment in Da River, then will be
sold to 15 Big C supermarkets in the Northern provinces. Da River fish has been
assured about the quality, and they have typical features that can not be mixed
with other kinds of fish. In the upcoming time, the Ministry will continue to
cooperate with big distributors such as Big C, Aeon, Lotte Vietnam, Saigon
Co.op, etc. to bring the source of food safety into the distribution systems
nationwide. This is an opportunity for the province's typical products to be
certified their quality and to reach out to the nationwide consumers.
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.
