Establishments, households, and enterprises with a focus on upgrading equipment, production technology, diversifying products, and strengthening trade promotion have opened a path for the sustainable development of craft villages in coastal areas of Vinh Long Province.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, there are more than 5,400 craft villages nationwide, of which the Red River Delta region alone has about 1,500 villages, with around 300 recognised as traditional craft villages.

In recent times, Vinh Long Province has consistently strived to restore and develop crafts and craft villages in a modern, efficient manner linked to environmental protection. This has contributed to job creation, increased incomes, and improved living standards for rural residents.

A documentary film about five traditional craft villages in Viet Nam has attracted large numbers of French viewers at Cineville Cinema, Lorient city, where screenings have frequently sold out.

The President affirmed that the Party and State have always paid close attention to and highly valued the development of craft villages and artisans. Numerous guidelines and policies have been issued to provide opportunities for artisans to grow, express their talent and creativity, and preserve traditional cultural products rich in identity.

Fragmented and dispersed production, with manufacturing facilities often located within households and residential areas, has led to increasingly serious pollution in craft villages. This not only affects the health of residents but also limits the development of craft village products. In response, numerous programmes and solutions have been implemented to support craft villages in "rescuing the environment" and moving towards sustainable development.

A livestream broadcast to promote One Commune, One Product (OCOP) programme's products and local and regional specialties on TikTok platform was launched in Hanoi on October 11.