Delegates at Hanoi's 4th Congress of Ethnic Minorities have expressed their expectations that the city will provide incentives to promote socio-economic development in their area.

The inspection findings highlight positive actions taken by local authorities in Hanoi to address food hygiene violations and identify areas for improvement.

Vietnamese agricultural exports may be at risk if producers and farmers are unable to meet international standards on food safety.

Of Hanoi's US$50 billion annual GRDP, craft villages contribute one-fiftieth and provide tens of thousands of jobs.

The average fish farm productivity in Hanoi is about five tons per hectare. This can reach 10 to 12 tons in modern aquaculture.