Hanoi artisans, outstanding rural industrial products 2021 honoured hinh anh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi municipal Department of Industry and Trade presented the title of Hanoi artisans and outstanding rural industrial products 2021 during a ceremony in the capital city on January 7.

Among 71 products joining in the selection, 61 were recognised as outstanding rural industrial products.

Speaking at the event, acting Director of the department Tran Thi Phuong Lan said in order support artisans and craft villages, Hanoi will continue effectively carrying out the national and Hanoi industrial encouragement programmes, thus creating a new driving force for the sustainable development of industrial and rural handicraft production.

The city will also make it easier for rural industrial establishments to access digital economic development opportunities, improve their competitiveness and effectively join in global economic integration.

Owners of rural industrial establishments will also be assisted in building technical demonstration models, technological transfer and use of advanced technologies in production, she said.

On the occasion, Hanoi presented the insignia “For the cause of Vietnam’s industry and trade development” to 57 outstanding individuals in recognition of their contributions to the sector./.

VNA