Once one of the most disadvantaged localities on the Dong Van Karst Plateau, Bach Dich Commune is undergoing remarkable transformation thanks to sustained government investment, the determination of local residents, and development policies targeting border areas. Improved infrastructure, modernized agricultural production, and rising living standards are reshaping this frontier community at Vietnam's northernmost edge.
In 2026, Tuyen Quang Province has set a target of achieving double-digit economic growth, making tax debt recovery a key solution to increase state budget revenue and mobilize resources for development investment. However, efforts to recover overdue taxes continue to face significant challenges, as most outstanding debts are linked to land, mineral resources, and unresolved legal and administrative procedures.
Once known for low-yield maize fields along the banks of the Lo River, Phu Luong Village in Binh Ca Commune is now emerging as a thriving cultivation area for seedless limes, opening up promising economic opportunities for local farmers.
Amid growing concerns over the decline of traditional herbal yeast-making on Vietnam’s Dong Van Karst Plateau, a young couple, Ta Thao Nhi and Nguyen Tuan Thanh, have embarked on a mission to preserve and promote this centuries-old craft in Ma Hong Village, Quan Ba Commune.
What were once hillsides planted mainly with maize and cassava, yielding modest economic returns, are now flourishing plum orchards in Suoi Thau 1 Village, Hoang Su Phi Commune. The transformation has been driven by the pioneering efforts of village Party Cell Secretary Ly Ngoc Thanh, who has helped open a new path toward sustainable livelihoods for local people.
Khau Luong, the most remote village in Kien Thiet Commune, continues to face significant challenges, with no concrete roads, mobile phone coverage, or television signal. Reaching the village requires a 27-kilometer journey across steep mountain passes, muddy tracks, and numerous streams and river crossings.
Across the rolling hills of Na Nom hamlet in Duong Hong Commune, lush green star anise forests are creating new opportunities for local people. Once known for its barren and isolated landscape, the area is now seeing economic transformation driven by the cultivation of star anise trees.
Amid rapid digital transformation and the strong growth of e-commerce, many provincial and commune-level officials have proactively turned to livestream selling to help local people market their agricultural products. This innovative approach leverages social media to reach customers quickly, directly, and on a broad scale.
From early setbacks to building a thriving farm business, Luong Van Nam, a young Tay ethnic entrepreneur from Tung Ba Commune, has successfully developed a large-scale black-boned chicken farming model, earning nearly VND 1 billion annually while creating a new economic direction for local people.
The “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program is emerging as a key driver in Tuyen Quang’s transition from agricultural production to an agricultural economy, helping enhance the value of local farm produce and expand market access. Rather than simply producing goods, cooperatives and farmers are increasingly focused on building value, branding, and cultural identity for each product.
The National Target Programs on new rural development, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the 2026–2035 period are of great significance, contributing to poverty alleviation and improving living standards for people in these regions.
On the morning of April 30, amid the festive atmosphere marking the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holidays, the Km 0 area in Ha Giang 1 Ward became a popular destination, attracting large numbers of residents and tourists for sightseeing and photo opportunities.
The goal of achieving double-digit growth in the coming period is not merely an economic target, but a declaration of the nation’s development aspirations in a new era. When viewed in connection with the Socio-Economic Development Plan, national financial strategy, public debt management, and the medium-term public investment plan for 2026–2030, this objective is clearly embedded within a comprehensive policy framework - one that both creates momentum and imposes strict constraints.
Yen Son commune is gradually developing a Buddha’s hand citron cultivation model, creating a new direction in agricultural restructuring and improving local incomes.
H’Mong yellow cattle, a rare indigenous breed, account for only about 2% of Vietnam’s total cattle population but hold outstanding value in terms of cultural significance, meat quality, and market price. As part of the national cattle branding strategy, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has selected H’Mong cattle in Tuyen Quang as a key focus for development, aiming to position the breed as a premium specialty product.