(HBO) – Over the recent years, Hoa Binh authorities have considered the implementation of patriotic emulation movements in ethnic minority areas as one of the important measures to create motivation for socio-economic development. The work not only contributes to hunger eradication and sustainable poverty reduction, but also multiplies good models, new ways of doing things, and exemplary examples of overcoming difficulties.
A model of planting
chayote in Quyet Chien commune, Tan Lac district, brings about high income to
many households.
With creative ways, suitable to local realities, many
movements have been spread, bringing about important results. Typically, Quyet
Chien commune (Tan Lac) has tried to overcome difficulties to exceed the annual
plan target. Tien hamlet in Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong) has actively donated
land and contributed to building a new rural area, while My Thanh commune (Lac
Son) has come up with many innovative ideas in economic development, improving
people's living standards.
Through these movements, a series of effective economic
models have been established in remote and difficult areas, bringing local
products to the market and enhancing their value, as well as creating jobs for
the residents.
The Dao Thong Nhat village agricultural cooperative in Hoa
Binh city has ensured stable jobs for its 86 members and 20 seasonal workers,
while the Muong Pa black pig farming cooperative in Mai Chau has generated jobs
and stable income for 21 members and more than 140 others.
The implementation of the movements has also seen many
examples of typical ethnic minority people with innovative thinking and a
strong will to thrive in production and business. They include Bui Van Tuong
from the Muong ethnic group in Sung hamlet, Thanh Hoi commune (Tan Lac), who
specialises in the production and trading of plant seedlings with high
efficiency; and Bui Thi Huyen, also a Muong ethnic in Suoi Chuon village, Du
Sang commune (Kim Boi), who run clothing processing for large factories,
creating regular jobs for seven workers with an income of 3.5 - 5 million VND
(149-213 USD)/person/month./.
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.
