Decree on development of rural sectors issued

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The Decree applies to all domestic and foreign organizations and individuals directly investing in production, business and services for rural sectors including small and medium-sized enterprises, co-operatives, households and traditional villages. 

Seven rural sectors consist of agricultural-aquatic-forestry processing and production, handicraft production, material production serving for rural sectors, furniture, rattan, ceramics, glass, textiles, yarns, embroidery, knitting, small mechanics, production and trading of pet animals; salt production; services for production and rural living. 

According to the Decree, the State encourages and facilitates individuals and organizations operating in rural sectors to launch trade promotion based on current regulations of the national trade promotion program. 

They will be provided with consultancy and direct support from the State and local budgets for trade promotion activities and construction of infrastructure for traditional villages. 

By Thuy Dung