Hanoi invests $27.5 mln in craft village industrial clusters

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved the establishment of three new craft village industrial clusters, namely  the Hien Giang Craft Village Industrial Cluster (Phase 1), the Huong Ngai Craft Village Industrial Cluster (Phase 1), and the Hoa Binh Craft Village Industrial Cluster (Phase 1).

The total investment capital for the three projects is estimated at nearly VND700 billion ($27.5 million).

Located in Hien Giang commune, Thuong Tin district, the Hien Giang Craft Village Industrial Cluster spans an area of 9.62 ha and focuses on industries such as woodworking, wood carving, and stone carving. The estimated total investment capital for this cluster is approximately VND240.85 billion ($9.45 million).

Situated in Hoa Binh commune, Thuong Tin district, the Hoa Binh Craft Village Industrial Cluster covers 7.04 ha. Its primary industries include horn comb production, bone and horn product manufacturing, civil carpentry, mechanics, textiles, and building materials. The project has an estimated investment of over VND206.13 billion ($8 million).

Located in Huong Ngai commune, Thach That district, Huong Ngai Craft Village Industrial Cluster spans 10 ha with an estimated investment capital of VND249.84 billion ($9.8 million). Key industries in this cluster include forestry product processing, production and trading of wood products, high-end handicrafts, and other sectors aligned with legal requirements.

The development of technical infrastructure for the three industrial clusters prioritizes green and clean industries, with a focus on energy efficiency, minimizing environmental pollution (including air and noise), and the application of high technology.