Results of 7th provincial outstanding rural industrial products selection

The 7th provincial Outstanding Rural Industrial Products Selection has honored 41 high-quality products representing the growth and potential of rural industrial production in the province. With 81 products from 49 facilities, the program selected exceptional items in the categories of handicrafts, agricultural and aquatic products, machinery, mechanical parts and other miscellaneous products.

2024 selection results

The selection program for outstanding rural industrial products is carried out under the Circular 26/2014/TT-BCT by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Its goal is to identify and recognize valuable products with growth potential, thereby supporting production facilities in promoting sales and establishing brand identity. This program has provided an opportunity for businesses to assert their position, expand their market and enhance product reputation.

Under the Plan No. 2436/KH-UBND and directives from provincial Department of Industry and Trade, city/district-level People's Committees organized selection programs, drawing participation from 81 products across 49 rural industrial facilities. After being classified, 62 products in four main groups—handicrafts, processed agricultural and aquatic products, mechanical equipment and other items—were evaluated and scored. Ultimately, 41 products that met quality standards and demonstrated production expansion potential were recognized as the 7^th provincial outstanding rural industrial products.

A meeting of the 2024 provincial Council for voting for typical rural industrial products

Improving Vietnamese products

Nguyen Thanh Toan, Director of provincial Department of Industry and Trade speaks at the ceremony

Early October 30, provincial Department of Industry and Trade held a ceremony to announce and present certificates to 41 outstanding rural industrial products at the provincial level for 2024, in attendance of leaders of departments, agencies and representatives of 40 rural industrial facilities with efforts in building high-quality products serving domestic and international markets.

The ceremony honoring the 41 outstanding rural industrial products of 2024 marks an important milestone for Binh Duong's rural industry, showcasing the continuous creativity and innovation of local enterprises. With practical support policies from provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Binh Duong’s rural industrial enterprises will further improve product quality, maintaining a competitive edge in national and international markets.

This event was not only an awards ceremony, but also a statement of Binh Duong's commitment to partnering with rural industrial facilities in the journey toward sustainable development, reaching new heights and promoting the value of Vietnamese products in the global economy.

Leaders of provincial Department of Industry and Trade present certificates and souvenir cups

Support for outstanding rural industrial products

To support and develop outstanding rural industrial products, Binh Duong has implemented various solutions, including prioritizing provincial promotion program budget for certified facilities when certifications remain valid (four years from the certification date, with the first year counted as the certification year). Specific support measures include:

-  Assistance with information, consultation and guidance on accessing State policies, creating investment projects to expand production, standards and guidelines for food processing, preservation, safety and labeling. Support covers up to 50% of costs, not exceeding VND 35 million per facility.

- Priority consideration for national promotion funding as regulated by Decree No. 45/2012/ND-CP.

- Support for applying advanced machinery and technology, transferring technology and adopting scientific-technical advances into industrial production, with the maximum support level of 50% of costs, not exceeding VND 300 million per facility.

- Funding for exhibition rooms to showcase and promote products at rural industrial facilities, with maximum support of VND70million, VND50million, VND30million and VND20 million per room for national, regional, provincial and district-level certifications, respectively.

- Product promotion on provincial Department of Industry and Trade's online portal and e-commerce platform.

- Assistance in connecting outstanding rural industrial products to distribution systems nationwide, including trade centers, supermarkets, markets, convenience stores, OCOP product display and sales points…

- Support to participate in national trade promotion programs, investment promotion and development, brand-building and promotion, product display at home and abroad.

- Consultation and support for rural industrial facilities in e-commerce development and digital economy applications to enhance outstanding rural industrial product development.

Trade promotion support for certified products

Reported by Anh Dung – Center for Trade Promotion and Industrial Development-Translated by Kim Tin