Vietnam is taking part the 14 th Jakarta International HandicraftTrade Fair (INACRAFT 2012), at Jakarta Convention Centre in Indonesiafrom April 25-30.
The fair sees the participation of about 1,800 enterprises from more than 40 countries around the world.
Speaking at the opening, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyonohighlighted the importance of the creative and craft industries, sayingthe industries not only contribute to national income and create jobsbut also help to protect traditional handicrafts in the country.
He said the Indonesian government will continue supporting small andmedium enterprises in the country to enhance their competitive exportability.
Held annually since 1999, INACRAFT gatherssuppliers, distributors and customers for the development ofIndonesia ’s handicraft industries.
This year’s six-day fair is expected to lure more than 250,000 visitors.-VNA