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- Livelihood support - A lifeline out of poverty.
In the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, Mrs. Cao Thi Bach's kitchen bustled with activity from early morning. Each batch of dried pork, carefully marinated and sun-dried, carried the flavors of home, enriching the New Year's feast for many families.
At Ms. Cao Thi Bach's facility (Hamlet 9, Tan Thanh Ward), in the days leading up to Tet 2026, local workers are busy processing and drying goods to prepare for the Tet market.
Using locally sourced pork, Ms. Cao Thi Bach, residing in Hamlet 9, Tan Thanh Ward, has been dedicated to the craft of making dried pork for many years – a profession requiring meticulousness and dedication. From selecting the meat and marinating it to drying it to the right degree, each step is carried out carefully, ensuring food safety and hygiene. This meticulousness has helped Ut Bach's dried pork product achieve OCOP 3-star certification since 2022, becoming one of the best-selling products of Tan Thanh Ward during Tet (Lunar New Year).
The OCOP 3-star dried pork product from Tan Thanh ward has been packaged, labeled, and is ready to be supplied to the market for Tet (Lunar New Year).
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The 'TUMP Trade Union Tet Market 2026' is bustling with activity.With the aim of providing practical care in terms of material and spiritual well-being for union members and workers, ensuring that all union members and workers can celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) joyfully, meaningfully, warmly, and with family, the Trade Union of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Thai Nguyen University) organized the "TUMP Trade Union Tet Market 2026" program for three days, from January 22nd to 24th. 
Consensus from the grassroots - The foundation for streamlining the system.After a year of operating the two-tiered local government model, Ca Mau province continues to implement a key task in its roadmap for streamlining the administrative apparatus: reorganizing hamlets and neighborhoods in the area. From the current 1,393 hamlets and neighborhoods, the province is expected to reduce the number to 830 units, equivalent to a reduction of more than 40%. The pork drying business also provides stable employment for many unemployed women in the local area. During the peak Tet season, the Ut Bach business hires additional seasonal workers, helping many families earn extra income to cover expenses and prepare for Tet. Amidst the bustling and busy work of the production facility, the Tet atmosphere seems to arrive earlier in this peaceful village.
Ut Bach's dried pork is made entirely by hand. The pork is carefully selected, fresh, lean, and free of fat; the seasoning consists of familiar Vietnamese kitchen ingredients combined with minced garlic and lemongrass. After marinating, the meat is sun-dried for two days to achieve the perfect dryness. When fried, each piece turns a golden yellow, emitting a distinctive aroma, with a harmonious sweet and salty taste and a slightly chewy texture, making it a favorite on the Tet holiday feast table.
The pork drying business also provides stable employment for many unemployed women in the local area.
Ms. Huynh Thi Vis Phuong, Vice President of the Women's Union of Tan Thanh Ward, said: "The Union has supported Ms. Cao Thi Bach's dried pork business in connecting with consumers, promoting products, guiding them in perfecting packaging and labeling, and introducing products to distribution channels, fairs, and spring markets. The OCOP 3-star dried pork product is increasingly trusted and chosen by consumers as a gift during Tet, contributing to enhancing the value of local products."
According to Ms. Phuong, this is not only an effective economic model but also clearly demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit of women in the ward, creating a ripple effect of women excelling in business, contributing to increased income, building prosperous, happy, and progressive families.
The Women's Union of Tan Thanh Ward will support the connection, promotion, and participation of dried pork products in activities to introduce and sell them during Tet 2026.
Strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and the United States.On July 3rd, as part of the Pacific Partnership - Friends of the Pacific 2026 program, the U.S. Army Pacific delegation, led by Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Pacific, paid a courtesy visit to the Quang Tri Provincial Military Command. From the saying "Fatty pork, pickled onions, red couplets..." reminiscent of Tet celebrations of the past to today's batches of OCOP 3-star dried pork, one can clearly see the harmonious continuation between traditional values and new development thinking. In the flow of urbanization, using familiar ingredients, Ms. Cao Thi Bach's dried pork making craft not only provides a delicious Tet dish but also opens up new livelihood opportunities for local people.
Kieu Nuong - Hoang Vu
Source: https://baocamau.vn/mo-loi-sinh-ke-moi-a126323.html
