(VOVWORLD) -The Cam Gia peach-growing region in Gia Sang ward, Thai Nguyen province, is nationally renowned for its ornamental and ancient bonsai peach trees. After enduring severe flooding over the past two years, residents living along the Cau River are working tirelessly to revive production, diversifying peach varieties and other flowers to serve the upcoming Lunar New Year or Tet.
(VOVWORLD) - Using herbal ingredients gathered from forests, the Tay people in Pac Nghe hamlet, Cho Ra commune, Thai Nguyen province, have developed and sustained a traditional incense-making craft for decades. Closely linked to their spiritual life, the craft preserves Tay culture while providing a stable income for local households.
(VOVWORLD) - Located in My Phong ward, Dong Thap province, My Phong flower village is the largest Tet (Lunar New Year) flower-growing hub in the former Tien Giang province. Hundreds of households supply Tet flowers to localities throughout the region. At this time of year, local farmers are working hard to tend their crops, many of them eating and sleeping in the field to make sure their flowers bloom on schedule and meet the highest quality standards for the Lunar New Year.
(VOVWORLD) - The La Xuyen wood-carving village, formerly in Yen Ninh commune, Y Yen district, Nam Dinh province, and now located in Vu Duong commune, Ninh Binh province, has long been known as the cradle of northern Vietnam’s most renowned traditional wood sculpture. With a history spanning a thousand years, the village is not only an economic pillar of the local community but also a living museum of Vietnamese culture.
(VOVWORLD) - Ta So Hamlet 1 in Moc Chau ward, Son La province, home to the Mong ethnic group, is located at “Heaven’s Gate,” about 20 kilometers from the center of Moc Chau. The locals, who once relied solely on corn and rice cultivation, now earn income from community-based tourism. The beautiful landscapes are already attractive to tourists, and villagers are now working to preserve their unique culture.
(VOVWORLD) - Following the administrative merger in Lang Son province, the ecological and cultural space of Huu Lien commune has expanded. The commune was recently honored with the ASEAN Community Tourism Award for its success in preserving and promoting indigenous values.
(VOVWORLD) - On July 1 Hung Yen began implementing a two-tier local government model consisting of province level and commune/ward level. This breakthrough reform of the state apparatus aligns with the Party’s guideline. After more than four months, positive changes have validated the correctness and timeliness of the guideline and demonstrated Hung Yen's determination to innovate and build a modern, efficient administration.
(VOVWORLD) - As the last rays of sunlight fade, the familiar sounds of sawing and chiseling continue to echo across the village—rhythms that have accompanied generations of artisans in Thu Hong bamboo and rattan craft village, Xuan Mai commune, Hanoi. Even late into the afternoon, the craftswomen remain absorbed in shaping slender bamboo stems. The earthy scent of bamboo mingles with the laughter of women working side by side, filling the air with a warm, comforting energy.
(VOVWORLD) - The U Minh Ha area of Ca Mau province is preparing to enter its “spring.” That’s what forest workers call the honey-harvesting season—when the rains cease, the cajeput trees burst into bloom, and migrating bee colonies return. What once depended entirely on nature has evolved into a recognized cultural-heritage profession. Local forest workers have turned trellis beekeeping into a stable source of income.
(VOVWORLD) -In five years of implementing the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction, Thai Nguyen province has achieved remarkable results. Enabling local people to access credit has proven one of the most effective solutions. It has improved livelihoods and reshaped many rural communities. This source of capital has helped people develop their production and increase their income, and has foster self-reliance and initiative in escaping poverty.
