(VOVWORLD) - Litchi growers in Luc Ngan, Bac Giang province, made a fortune thanks to a bumper harvest last year. Farming households in Mieng Thuong village of Hanoi’s outlying district of Ung Hoa saw exceptional profit for engaging in trade. These were a case in point of Vietnam’s rural scene last year. The connection among farmers, businesses, scientists, and the state, as well as farmers and businesses in agricultural production has proven efficient for economic development.

(VOVWORLD) - Moc Chau district in Son La province attracts visitors by its natural landscape and the unique cultural practices of local ethnic minority groups such as brocade weaving. Currently brocade products made by local artisans with diverse designs and delicate patterns have been welcomed by domestic and foreign tourists. The most distinctive items include “Pieu” scarf, bags, curtains, and “ao com”, the traditional costume of Thai women.

(VOVWORLD) - The “Quintessence of the Vietnamese craft village” project has been under way at Bat Trang village for a past year and will be completed late next year. It will be a place to introduce and promote the best of Vietnamese craft villages to domestic and foreign visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - The "One Commune One Product" program originated from Japan’s Oita village more than 30 years ago. This movement has achieved great success and has spread to many other countries. In May this year, Vietnam’s Prime Minister approved nationwide implementation of the very similar “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program. Vietnamese craft villages are now developing their principal product in line with the OCOP program.

(VOVWORLD) - Can Ty village in Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province, is famous for flax growing and weaving. Villagers don’t know exactly when the craft emerged but at present local women with deft hands make brocade dresses and many other products to serve the needs of locals and tourists who want purchase a souvenir.

(VOVWORLD) - Located 10km southeast of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep village is the cradle of brocade weaving of the Cham ethnic people.

(VOVWORLD) - Bau Truc pottery village is located about 10 kilometers south of Phan Rang city. One of the most famous pottery making villages in Vietnam, Bau Truc has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Bau Truc pottery products are all hand-made. When they are baked, they are not covered by enamel. Most of Bau Truc potters are women.

(VOVWORLD) - The just-concluded week of Van Phuc Culture, Tourism, and Trading Handicraft Village featured the best of the 1,000 year-old silk weaving village. This was the largest ever event of the three times the festival has been held.

(VOVWORLD) - Chieng Xom became the first commune in Son La city to fulfill the criteria for new rural development in 2015. Now Chieng Xom has a new look with clean, beautiful hamlets, and the locals’ lives have improved. Locals are promoting community-based tourism to increase incomes and adhere to national norms for new rural areas.

(VOVWORLD) - The Fourth Industrial Revolution is leaving a comprehensive impact on the global economy and society at large. Vietnamese craft villages are no exception. They are forced to utitlise science and technology to survive.