{"id":22780,"date":"2026-02-26T14:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/maries-welcomes-lao-luxembourg-delegation-advancing-handicrafts-and-sustainable-development-in-hue\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:11:02","slug":"maries-welcomes-lao-luxembourg-delegation-advancing-handicrafts-and-sustainable-development-in-hue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/en\/maries-welcomes-lao-luxembourg-delegation-advancing-handicrafts-and-sustainable-development-in-hue\/","title":{"rendered":"Maries Welcomes Lao\u2013Luxembourg Delegation Advancing Handicrafts and Sustainable Development in Hue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0c417f81-528e-4164-9503-a58dd0adadae-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"19b57cb8-bfbf-49b5-ac45-1521631b9281\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maries Welcomes Lao\u2013Luxembourg Delegation<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"46\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Advancing Handicrafts and Sustainable Development in Hue<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"461\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On January 24, 2026, within the framework of a working visit aimed at promoting green investment, public financial management, and sustainable development cooperation in Vietnam, <strong>Maries \u2013 By Viet Arisans<\/strong> had the honor of welcoming a high-level delegation from the Lao People\u2019s Democratic Republic and the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency (LuxDev).<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"835\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The delegation was led by <strong>Ms. Phonevanh Outhavong, Deputy Minister of Finance of Laos<\/strong>. Two days earlier, on January 22, 2026, she had met with leaders of the People\u2019s Committee of Hue City to discuss future development cooperation between the two sides. Accompanying the delegation was <strong>Mr. Robert de Waha, Resident Representative of LuxDev for Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22754 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 619px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 307px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 307px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-5.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/618786716_1433327672138189_6946985945137119287_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=13d280&amp;_nc_ohc=whVlKkiIZ6cQ7kNvwFO3hER&amp;_nc_oc=AdnNk2lsRgKDjkf6y2Zbntrot_p-ShykuAwgXgOQuIZGcgSx7Trfni7urKz-TRoL9ZY&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-5.fna&amp;_nc_gid=o9gLKsYtCCKqFEoTAAOKhg&amp;oh=00_AftCXR9LukfGExfXmKzOaxnbAkJSnqba7AfATGB_4urMBw&amp;oe=69A58345\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 m\u1ed9t ho\u1eb7c nhi\u1ec1u ng\u01b0\u1eddi v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 307px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22756 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 312px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 312px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22758 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 312px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22760 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1276\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The visit to Maries formed part of a series of field engagements to explore local economic models aligned with sustainable development\u2014particularly initiatives that generate community livelihoods and promote green growth. The selection of a handicraft enterprise in Hue as a working destination underscored a growing recognition of the role Vietnamese handicrafts can play in long-term development strategies and international cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1841\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At \u201cMaries Craft House\u201d on 46 Chu Van An Street, the delegation toured the production area, artists\u2019 creative studio, and product display space. The handcrafted bags, conical hats, wallets, and accessories woven from Hue\u2019s native Lepironia grass were not presented merely as consumer goods, but as tangible expressions of a locally rooted development model. Each stage\u2014from raw material treatment and meticulous hand-weaving to detailed hand-painting\u2014reflected a thoughtful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design thinking.<span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/618850337_1433327468804876_5022800854595281075_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=13d280&amp;_nc_ohc=ErmBErejz5QQ7kNvwGPS7sH&amp;_nc_oc=AdkbkiZ6Nt13JnOu89KQslSQ97GSRPzD5Z0I92e7pTGbCZ5X991U9DssRPzdvatMwno&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=WE35LinALS23OwQ8Mbzu8w&amp;oh=00_AftPR_GahI_WUTnn1T5SHFUkWZH415uaY9NGMa5dhCaPag&amp;oe=69A5C465\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 c\u1eeda h\u00e0ng b\u00e1n m\u0169\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22766 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22764 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22762 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22768 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madebymaries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-400x291.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2361\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As the global economy increasingly shifts toward sustainable development models, Maries remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving traditional weaving techniques while improving incomes for rural women. The company currently provides stable employment to dozens of local artisans, many of whom are women from craft villages. This intersection\u2014economic growth paired with social responsibility and environmental awareness\u2014mirrors the international cooperation priorities emphasized during the delegation\u2019s visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2772\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The working session opened meaningful dialogue on the role of local economies within regional cooperation frameworks. When professionally organized and strategically positioned, handicrafts can become a substantive contributor to green growth. Beyond export value, the sector safeguards cultural heritage and strengthens national identity\u2014elements that are gaining prominence within modern economic diplomacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-4.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/619713836_1433327285471561_5895238430496484553_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=13d280&amp;_nc_ohc=2_6v-4qf6awQ7kNvwEAoUdc&amp;_nc_oc=AdnckEeV0H1uVRVoU8pjlEPZimYhZlp6ww11slNILci0S1VNJR6vTGaMSWnZoFwlNBg&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-4.fna&amp;_nc_gid=JYlN76g5OdgbISWdi_tOwg&amp;oh=00_AfuorUr0Mu0FHYUPEn6UuG3-urYYstaQvTIlao6eaxK6qg&amp;oe=69A5B472\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 h\u1ecdc t\u1eadp, \u0111\u1ed3 ch\u01a1i, trong nh\u00e0 v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-5.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/623284595_1433327322138224_7746644788302997199_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=13d280&amp;_nc_ohc=wIhXxHLWp3wQ7kNvwFotGCb&amp;_nc_oc=Adn8qYKoNX7LDqyd-beMrdBFUsZ8UEgCtYLbXPxq6guFQxN4jdaeIB12zQK23jrQuYQ&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-5.fna&amp;_nc_gid=SMl58h7oKn2zQ5iqfeswVw&amp;oh=00_AfuNOS0QFvXdmh4lD_YplDLGd_YJpZRNHRwhgCcS7nApoQ&amp;oe=69A5DDC3\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 da v\u00e0 c\u1eeda h\u00e0ng b\u00e1n m\u0169\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"3314\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ms. H\u1ed3 S\u01b0\u01a1ng Lan, Founder and CEO of Maries Co., Ltd.<\/strong>, shared the brand\u2019s journey from its roots in the traditional Lepironia grass weaving villages to its gradual expansion into high-end and international markets. Rather than pursuing mass production, Maries has chosen a path of depth and refinement: strict quality control, design investment, and brand storytelling anchored in Hue\u2019s cultural heritage. This approach not only enhances product value but also protects traditional weaving practices amid the pressures of industrialization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3763\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the Maries team, the visit was both a moment of pride and a source of renewed motivation. When the persistent efforts of a local handicraft enterprise are placed within the broader context of multilateral cooperation and green investment strategies, it affirms that the path chosen is a meaningful one. Handicrafts are no longer peripheral to modern economies; instead, they can form part of the solution to sustainable development challenges.<span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-5.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/618627900_1433327222138234_2965687773716452097_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=13d280&amp;_nc_ohc=keUH711ZbSUQ7kNvwE1CRQy&amp;_nc_oc=AdkNFIW9GlpMGw8NEQ5STAzf3IBiIDOnaKuFIT7HWZG3F0exzowqHxT_3rCDKXOHViY&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-5.fna&amp;_nc_gid=a5bMv9ghqfylpBIitMKT_g&amp;oh=00_AfuV66H470PGEW2BhqDpaU53bvaxdjFfAeBh0rc3CE8_xQ&amp;oe=69A5A7F9\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 m\u1ed9t ho\u1eb7c nhi\u1ec1u ng\u01b0\u1eddi, c\u1eeda h\u00e0ng b\u00e1n m\u0169 v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0c417f81-528e-4164-9503-a58dd0adadae-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"30804f80-b11f-4030-b8d5-1e809c5efadd\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"4277\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The meeting concluded with warm handshakes and shared commitments to continued connection. Maries values every encounter as a step forward in the journey to preserve traditional craftsmanship, elevate Vietnamese handicrafts, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the local economy. We firmly believe that when local values are recognized and integrated into international cooperation networks, heritage will not merely be preserved\u2014it will truly flourish within the region\u2019s evolving development landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maries Welcomes Lao\u2013Luxembourg DelegationAdvancing Handicrafts and Sustainable Development in Hue On January 24, 2026, within the framework of a working visit aimed at promoting green investment, public financial management, and sustainable development cooperation in Vietnam, Maries \u2013 By Viet Arisans had the honor of welcoming a high-level delegation from the Lao People\u2019s Democratic Republic and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22755,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[411],"tags":[979,485,1054,1059,1061,1060],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.13 - 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