[VOVWORLD] - Quang Ninh has considerable potential for developing craft village tourism, from traditional trades rooted in coastal life to distinctive mountain specialties. Between 2026 and 2030, the city aims to connect traditional craft values with tourism experiences, making destinations more attractive and creating sustainable livelihoods for local residents.

[VOVWORLD] - From traditional rammed-earth houses turned into homestays to young people building careers in community-based tourism, residents in Quang Ninh’s rural mountain areas are turning their indigenous assets into new sources of income. Infrastructure and incentives have created opportunities, but it is local farmers’ initiative and hard work that are helping communities build a more resilient future.

[VOVWORLD] - Tuong Binh Hiep village in Chanh Hiep ward, Ho Chi Minh City, is the cradle of southern Vietnam’s lacquer art. Historical records trace the village back to the 18th century. For three centuries, local artisans have used layers of lacquer to produce exquisite works of art that tell the story of southern Vietnam.

[VOVWORLD] - In a decade of implementing the Government’s Decree 55 on credit policies for agricultural and rural development, ethnic minority communities in Dak Lak province have gained greater access to capital to invest in farming and animal husbandry. The credit programs have helped many households stabilize their livelihood, escape poverty, and have supported more diversified and sustainable agriculture in the Central Highlands.

[VOVWORLD] - Phu My village in Tuy An Bac commune, Dak Lak province, specializes in weaving round bamboo basket boats. Once made exclusively for fishermen, the boats are now becoming very popular with tourists. This week, “Village Life” will explore Phu My’s unique craft and the culture of coastal communities.

[VOVWORLD] - Quang Tri is among the Vietnamese provinces frequently hit by natural disasters and severe flooding. Its varying terrain and multiple disaster risks require a variety of response strategies. Drawing on experience and with support from local authorities, communities are taking initiative to adapt to extreme weather, mitigate risks, and protect lives.

[VOVWORLD] - Xuan Dinh village in Xuan Dinh ward, one of Hanoi’s oldest traditional craft villages, is known for making confectionery for festive occasions and Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. As the full-moon festival approaches, the village is in full production mode making mooncakes, an autumn treat loved by Vietnamese families.

[VOVWORLD] - Quang Duc village in Dak Lak province, preserves traces of a pottery tradition that flourished for centuries. Ancient kilns, heirloom ceramic pieces kept by local families, and a distinctive glaze made with blood cockle shells define a distinctive ceramic style. Although the craft has faded out and its techniques are no longer passed down, the story of this pottery village that once thrived in central Vietnam remains a part of the region's cultural heritage.

[VOVWORLD] - Kim Lan pottery village, on the left bank of the Red River in Hanoi, is one of the ancient cradles of ceramics in the northern delta. Local artisans are working every day to preserve and build upon their traditional craft.

[VOVWORLD] - Stretching along the deep-blue coast beneath rows of pine trees, Xuan Yen fishing village in Tien Dien commune, Ha Tinh province, is known for its unspoiled, rustic, peaceful beauty. At dawn, the village comes alive to the rumble of boat engines returning after a long night at sea.