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As a craft village that has long been famous for making worshiping items and Buddha statues, craftsmen here are always busy every year-end.

The Thai Ministry of Commerce is organising the 63rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair as a trading platform that brings together businesses involved in the gem and jewelry industry from around the world to expand their operations in procuring raw materials, trading and building networks.

A carnival themed “Con duong tho cam” (Brocade road) took place in Gia Nghia town, the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on January 16.

Visitors to Dinh Yen village in Dong Thap province’s Lap Vo district in the Mekong Delta are sure to be fascinated by the colourful mats there.

Indonesia is targeting the third position in the global footwear industry by improving its current position as the fourth country after China, India, and Vietnam.

The Vietnam Craft Village Trade Fair 2017 (CraftViet 2017) opened in Hanoi on November 9, featuring 250 booths showcasing products of provinces and cities nationwide.

Some 80 booths of 40 Vietnamese handicraft and gift firms are showcasing environmentally-friendly products at the Mega Show Hong Kong 2017 held in Hong Kong, China, from October 20-23.

The seventh Traditional Trade Festival will take place in the ancient imperial city of Thua Thien – Hue from April 28 to May 2, announced the provincial People’s Committee.

A 200-booth handicraft exhibition will take place at the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi from August 26-29.

Craftsmen, experts, traders and designers of silk from China, Japan, India, Myanmar, France, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and seven traditional silk villages in Vietnam joined together on March 28.