Hanoi, March 30 -- A series of initiatives are being implemented to preserve and develop Hanoi's craft villages, which have created tens of thousands of jobs across the capital.

According to statistics, Hanoi is home to more than 1,300 craft villages, representing 47 out of 52 traditional crafts nationwide. These villages produce a diverse range of goods, ranging from ceramics, weaving, embroidery, and lace-making, to fine woodworking and agricultural processing. Generating approximately 24 trillion VND (936.29 million USD) in annual revenue, they make a significant contribution to the city's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).

Recognising the potential of its craft villages, Hanoi has incorporated measures for their conservation an...