Nhuệ-Đáy river basin polluted despite clean-up efforts

The Nhuệ-Đáy river basin continues to suffer from pollution despite a range of environmental protection projects that have been carried out by several agencies, including Hà Nội’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Mekong handicraft villages face labour shortage

Traditional handicraft villages in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang are facing labour shortages as young people are leaving to work at industrial parks in HCM City and southeastern provinces.

Handicraft products in dire need of trademarks

Phú Bình carpentry village in northern Thái Nguyên Province is well known for sophisticated woodened products manipulated by skillful hands of local artisans. However, the creation of trademark and intellectual property register of the traditional handicraft village has yet to be paid due attention.

Handicraft village suffers pollution

Pollution levels are adversely affecting local residents’ health and the long-term economic development of a traditional handicraft village located about 70km from Hà Nội, a senior official said.

Van Phuc silk looks to stretch Van Phuc silk, a famous silk brand from the most ancient weaving village bearing the same name, has been trying to access the international market while still preserve and enrich its cultural identity.

Dong Ho painting market revived The Đong Ho painting market which opened for Tet (Lunar New Year) in Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh District, in the northern province of Bac Ninh, had existed till mid-1940s.

Audio guides tourists at Hoi An's Ceramic Museum The Ceramic Museum in downtown Hoi An in central province of Quang Nam has just applied an audio guide equipment for the benefit of tourists.

Diversifying cruises along the Red River The idea of travelling on the river is catching up fast. In order to exploit the tourism potential along the Red River, travel companies in Ha Noi recently introduced a new tour with the theme "Red River - the Bridges."

Fire destroys 1,000sq.m of wood workshops in Ha Noi A fire has destroyed 1,000sq.m of three wood workshops in an industrial complex in Dan Phuong District, the capital Ha Noi City.

Handicraft village needs support Located about 30km northeast of Ha Noi, an old village well-known for its mulberries and silk in the northern province of Bac Ninh is on the brink of losing its craft tradition due to unplanned developments, limited production and labour shortages.