Jul 5, 2024
Hanoi Mayor Supports Craft Villages
Hanoi Mayor Tran Sy Thanh pledges to support the development of craft villages in Hanoi, which currently contribute about one-fiftieth of the city's annual GRDP and provide tens of thousands of jobs. The mayor emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting the cultural values of artisanal villages, and the need for policies to improve branding, marketing, and international trade for local craftsmen. Various business representatives also called for support in logistics, land allocation, technology adoption, and trade promotion. The government is finalizing projects to boost socio-economic growth in rural areas and preserve craft villages and plans to integrate traditional villages into the city and urban area plan.