Ho Chi Minh City conducts training to enhance capacity for implementing the OCOP program.

Ho Chi Minh City is organizing training for OCOP (One Commune One Product) officials and businesses to enhance skills, standardize processes, and promote sustainable rural economic development.

On December 11-12, 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City Rural Development Sub-Department organized a training conference to enhance the capacity of OCOP program implementation for management officials and agricultural entities in 36 communes and wards in Zone 2. The event took place at the Community Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Center's auditorium and attracted approximately 150 delegates.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Pham Vu Hong Minh emphasized that the OCOP program is an important tool for developing the rural economy and affirming the identity of local products. She expressed her hope that the trainees would apply the knowledge shared to build high-quality, sustainable products with clear brands.

A training conference to enhance the capacity for implementing the OCOP program was held in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Contributor.

At the conference, many participants engaged in lively discussions about ingredient selection, food safety standards, packaging design, and distribution strategies. Practical questions were answered in detail, helping OCOP officials and businesses strengthen their skills in implementing the program at the grassroots level.

According to a representative from the Phu Giao Commune Economic Department, the program helps the locality understand the OCOP criteria, build product brands, and expand connections between stakeholders. To date, Zone 2 of Ho Chi Minh City has 316 OCOP products achieving 3-4 stars with 124 participating entities, contributing to increasing the value of agricultural products and promoting the rural economy.

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