Common water hyacinth goes international

​(CTT-Dong Nai) Common water hyacinth is a type of wild plant, growing rampantly on the surface of water. However, in recent years, under the skillful hands of the people living near the La Nga River (Dinh Quan district), these plants have been transformed into valuable export commodities, which in turn creates more jobs, and improve the local lives.

Images of Vietnam such as its beautiful locations, and famous tourist attractions are printed on the products' label by the manufacturers to promote the country's image to the world.

​​​Moreover, from just a wild plant, now the water hyacinth has become known around the world. Images of Vietnam such as its beautiful locations, and famous tourist attractions are printed on the products' label by the manufacturers to promote the country's image to the world. 

These products are made of natural materials, eco-friendly, and are 100% handcrafted by skilled artisans; as a result, they are loved by foreign tourists. These products are exported in large numbers to different countries around the world, which bring a lot of profit to the locals. 

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Water hyacinths are being weaved by an artisan into various product, such as: handbag, basket, table, chair,… .