(VOVworld) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched the 3rd national exhibition of applied arts. This is an opportunity for artists and craft professionals to showcase their fine arts and promote the exports of Vietnamese art works. Deputy Director of the Department of Photography and Exhibition, painter Doan Thu Huong, said applied art has become a public need in social development. Huong said: “Many enterprises have improved their product design in the first two exhibition thanks to better connectivity between artists and businesses. I expect the exhibition will capture public interest in the industry and promote its international integration.”