In small workshops in the Binh Chanh district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, workers shape incense sticks made from bamboo, agarwood, cinnamon, and aromatic plant powders using machines, dry them in the sun, and hand-package them.
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Published 06.21.2025 11:00 AM
Updated 06.21.2025 11:01 AM
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Women and elderly workers also take part in the process. The incense sticks are used in Vietnamese culture as a spiritual medium, especially during rituals and significant occasions such as the Lunar New Year.
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This traditionally sustained production not only meets domestic demand but also generates nearly $23 million annually in exports to countries like Malaysia, India, China, and the U.S., making Vietnam the world's fourth-largest incense exporter.