Life & Style

Yên Tử Spring Festival 2026 to open following UNESCO acclaim

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

It seeks to reaffirm the diverse tangible and intangible values of Trúc Lâm Zen Buddhism, a distinctly Vietnamese tradition now more than 700 years old.

Life & Style

Indochina-era archives proposed for UNESCO Memory of the World Register

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

According to the State Records and Archives Department, part of the archives from the French colonial period (1858-1954) is preserved in Việt Nam, while the remainder is kept in France.

Life & Style

“Global Learning City” title affirms Hà Nội's knowledge vision

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

Becoming a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities is well-deserved recognition by the international community of Hà Nội''s persistent and innovative efforts to build a comprehensive learning society where everyone has the opportunity for lifelong learning.

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Dossier finalised to seek UNESCO recognition of Óc Eo – Ba Thê archaeological site

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026

The Óc Eo Civilisation, which flourished in southern Việt Nam from the 1st to the 7th centuries, was first discovered in 1942 by French archaeologist Louis Malleret through artefacts unearthed in Ba Thê Mountain area, now part of Óc Eo...

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UNESCO provides emergency support to Vietnam to safeguard cultural heritage after disasters

Monday, Jan 26, 2026

UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to standing alongside the Government and people of Việt Nam in safeguarding heritage, ensuring the continuity of education, and supporting recovery efforts grounded in knowledge, solidarity and sustainability, with a view to turning...

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Yên Tử Festival 2025 kicks off in Quảng Ninh Province

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

With its role as a bridge linking the past, present and future, the Yên Tử Festival 2025 features a range of activities, highlighted by an exhibition presenting artefacts, ancient documents and modern 3D digital materials related to the Trúc Lâm Zen...

Heritage

Community engagement preserves heritage

Sunday, Dec 07, 2025

Thanh Nga speaks with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Hoài Sơn, a full-time member of the Committee of Culture and Society in Việt Nam''s National Assembly, about how to enhance community involvement in heritage conservation.

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Quảng Ninh establishes Cô Tô – Trần Island marine conservation area

Thursday, Dec 04, 2025

Covering a total area of 18,414 hectares, the conservation area includes 13,230 hectares of functional zones (strictly protected zone, ecological restoration zone, and service-administration zone) and 5,184 hectares of buffer zone.

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UNESCO-recognised tug-of-war thrives a decade on

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

Tug-of-war began as a farming tradition expressing hopes for good weather and a plentiful harvest. In Việt Nam, it remains a vital part of community life, passed down through generations and celebrated for its spirit of unity, strength and shared...

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Quảng Ninh welcomes first ship on Beihai – Hạ Long route in cruise tourism season

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

It is expected that during the 2025–2026 cruise season from October 2025 to April 2026, there will be nine trips on the Beihai – Hạ Long route bringing visitors to Quảng Ninh.

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Global geopark's mark on sustainable tourism

Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

Tuyên Quang''s ultimate goal is to elevate the UNESCO Global Geopark Đồng Văn Karst Plateau into a national tourist hub by 2030, positioning the province as a leader in sustainable tourism that honours traditional cultural identity while ensuring long-term prosperity.

Faces of VN

UNESCO adopts resolution honouring Vietnamese scholar Lê Quý Đôn

Monday, Nov 03, 2025

UNESCO’s decision to honour and jointly commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Lê Quý Đôn demonstrates the international community’s recognition of Việt Nam''s scientific, cultural, and educational heritage, as well as the scholar’s exceptional intellectual contributions.

Travel

Đà Lạt among top destinations in Asia to visit for Halloween

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

Đà Lạt in the Highland province of Lâm Đồng was named among the top destinations in Asia for the Halloween holiday.

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Co-operation to promote Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng ecotourism

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

The renowned travel magazine Travel and Leisure has recently named six caves in Quảng Bình among Việt Nam’s must-visit destinations: Sơn Đoòng, Én, Phong Nha, Thiên Đường, the Tú Làn cave system and Va. Each cave showcases distinctive geological formations...

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Artist Lê Hữu Hiếu honoured by the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan

Sunday, Oct 19, 2025

The award honours individuals, artists and cultural practitioners, who have made significant contributions to preserving, promoting and sharing cultural values.