[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s craft villages are engines of economic value and the soul of the nation, where cultural identity converges with time-honored vocation. Tapping into their potential for development is a promising path but, amid rapid renewal and urbanization, preserving craft villages’ architecture face challenges.

[VOVWORLD] - Leaving the busy docking area of Ha Long, a small speedboat carries us gliding past towering limestone karsts rising from Ha Long Bay, twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site. Tucked within this majestic seascape is Vung Vieng fishing village, a quiet haven far from the noise and pace of modern life, inviting visitors to slow down and take it all in.

[VOVWORLD] - Ha Tien ward has emerged as a standout in An Giang province’s drive to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing. It has repaired 12 homes for poor and near-poor households and built 18 new houses – at a total cost of 70,000 USD, 24% above the regulated quota.

(VOVWORLD) - There is a village in Lai Vung commune, Dong Thap province, that makes wooden chopping boards. For more than 70 years, Dinh An craft village has been building its reputation in the region.

(VOVWORLD) -A sugarcane molasses-making village in Vu Quang commune in Ha Tinh province has kept its fires burning for more than half a century. Vu Quang molasses has become a signature product that provides a stable income for locals.

(VOVWORLD) -Nestled at the foot of the Tay Con Linh mountain range—the highest mountains in northeastern Vietnam—is a village that draws crowds of visitors every day. It has no ancient architecture typical of the mountain region, nor does it boast blossoms of peach, pear, or buckwheat. Yet it remains a highlight of the famous Ha Giang Loop, the legendary motorbike route through Vietnam’s remote mountains. That’s Lung Tam flax weaving village in Tuyen Quang province, where Mong women have carried their traditional craft onto the global stage.

(VOVWORLD) - Life has returned to Chut village in Van Ban commune, Lao Cai province—a place devastated by Typhoon Bualoi last October. Chut has undergone a remarkable transformation – sturdy new homes stand where landslides destroyed the old homes, and green shoots grow in soil recently buried in mud and sand.

(VOVWORLD) - Amid the familiar sounds of saws and chisels and the scent of fresh wood, Hữu Bằng craft village in Hanoi is embarking on a new journey. The same craftsmen remain devoted to carpentry, but today they must also listen to the market, diversify designs, and rethink sales strategies to sustain their livelihoods. Join us on a tour of Huu Bang carpentry village, where a traditional craft is adapting to thrive in a modern rhythm.

(VOVWORLD) -As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, Bao An incense-making village in Mai Phu commune (formerly Thach My commune, Thach Ha district), Ha Tinh province, is bustling as villagers race to supply fragrant incense sticks for the market. Thanks to the skill and experience of local artisans, Bao An incense has become a trusted choice for households worshipping their ancestors during Tet.

(VOVWORLD) -Khmer brocade weaving has been existing for centuries in Sray Skoth hamlet in An Cu commune, An Giang province. Locals produce sophisticated brocade using natural dyes that give it a distinctive Khmer identity.