Special news on Hanoi Moi newspaper on September 19, 2025

Making craft villages members of the World Network of Creative Craft Cities: Affirming heritage values, expanding global promotion; Preventing trademark infringement: Need for a strong enough legal mechanism; Encroachment on sidewalks and public land on Ton Quang Phiet street (Nghia Do ward): Resolutely and strictly handling violations; Hanoi's consumer market flourishing... are the main news in the print issue of Hanoi Moi on September 19.

Making craft villages members of the World Network of Creative Craft Cities:

Affirming heritage values, expanding global promotion

Silk production at Van Phuc silk village (Ha Dong ward). Photo by Nguyen Quang

After Bat Trang ceramic village and Van Phuc silk village became the first two craft villages in Vietnam to be recognized by the World Craft Council as members of the World Creative Craft Cities Network (late 2024), Hanoi set a goal of having two more craft villages, Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay - lacquer and Son Dong painting and sculpture, become official members of the network by 2025. To achieve that, authorities at all levels, artisans and local communities must make concerted efforts.

Preventing trademark infringement:

Need strong enough legal mechanism

Customers learn about products of Binh Minh Plastic Joint Stock Company.

In the context of deep integration and fierce competition, brand is not only an intangible asset but also a soft power that affirms the position of enterprises in the market. However, the reality in Vietnam shows that the situation of trademark infringement, brand imitation, and intellectual property appropriation is quite common. The urgent thing now is to have a strong, timely and feasible mechanism to protect Vietnamese enterprises and brands.

Encroachment on sidewalks and public land at Ton Quang Phiet street (Nghia Do ward):

Resolutely handle violations

Cars parked on the sidewalk and on the street at Ton Quang Phiet street (Nghia Do ward).

The encroachment of sidewalks and public land on Ton Quang Phiet Street (Nghia Do Ward) has been going on for many years. Local authorities and functional agencies have taken action to clear the area and restore the clean and beautiful landscape to the street. However, after a short time, food, coffee, and car repair kiosks have reappeared, openly encroaching on sidewalks and vacant land. In addition, many service vehicles and passenger cars regularly stop and park in the area, turning the street into a miniature "illegal station".

Hanoi consumer market flourishes

Consumers choose to buy fruit at Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi. Photo: Do ​​Tam

In the first 8 months of 2025, Hanoi recorded total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue of more than 615 trillion VND, an increase of 12.6% over the same period in 2024. With a series of cultural and artistic events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, the capital not only attracted millions of tourists, but also promoted shopping and consumption needs, creating a vibrant picture for the market.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/tin-tuc-dac-biet-tren-bao-in-hanoimoi-ngay-19-9-2025-716536.html