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Vietnam News Today (Jan. 18): Vietnam’s AI Readiness Index Fifth in ASEAN, 59th Globally

07:08 | 18/01/2024

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 18): Vietnam closely monitors disease situation amid global COVID-19 reemergence; Vietnam’s AI readiness index fifth in ASEAN, 59th globally; Vietnam eyes improvement in global tourism development rankings; Vietnam keen to explore more free trade advantages.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 18): Vietnamese PM Attends ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo

06:13 | 18/12/2023

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 18): Vietnamese PM attends ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo;Southern localities gear up for year-end tourism season; Google honors World Natural Heritage site Ha Long Bay; Vietnam Airlines Group adds over 100,000 seats for 2024 Lunar New Year.

UN Office Praised the Photo Exhibition on Vietnam's Heritage and Culture

12:51 | 15/12/2023

On December 11, the opening ceremony of photo exhibition "Colours of culture: Natural and cultural heritage in Vietnam" was organized at the United Nations (UN) headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland.

Vietnam Elected Vice Chair of UNESCO's Key Committee

10:22 | 10/12/2023

Vietnam has become Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the second time.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 4): Vietnam Suggests Climate Change Cooperation Orientations For G77

07:06 | 04/12/2023

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 4): Vietnam suggests climate change cooperation orientations for G77; Vietnam vows to deepen cooperative relations with Cuba; Vietnam honored as World’s Leading Heritage Destination for fourth time; Vietnam is World Bank’s important partner.

[Photos] Cultural Heritage Week Promotes National Great Solidarity

10:12 | 27/11/2023

The “Great Solidarity of Ethnic Groups - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week 2023" took place in Hanoi from November 22 – 26 to spotlight great national solidarity and cultural heritages

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 27): President Vo Van Thuong Leaves Hanoi For Official Visit to Japan

06:09 | 27/11/2023

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 27): President Vo Van Thuong leaves Hanoi for official visit to Japan; Vietnam treasures comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China: PM; Cultural heritages create resources for national development; Thua Thien-Hue’s cruise tourism picking up.

Vietnam’s Heritage Sites Promoted in Malaysia

08:48 | 26/10/2023

The promotion program "the magical land of heritage sites" including destinations of Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam will open up opportunities to share important updates on the recovery of tourist destinations in Central Vietnam, especially after the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam's Misson to Promote Heritage Sites to the International Community

09:45 | 09/10/2023

"The fact that the Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago complex is registered as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO is vivid proof, affirming another specific contribution of Vietnam at the international level to preserve and promote heritage value, appreciated by the international community," Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to UNESCO said.

Pucará Bull - Ambassador of the Peruvian Highlands to be Displayed in Hanoi

13:33 | 10/09/2023

The Embassy of Peru in Vietnam will head up an exhibition titled "Pucará Bull" and allow the Vietnamese public to admire the skill of Peruvian artisans.

Exhibition Honoring Sea and Islands Cultural Heritage to Underway in Binh Thuan

09:06 | 22/08/2023

The exhibition "Vietnamese sea and islands cultural heritage" was held with rich activities, displaying 270 photos and artifacts, giving an overview of Vietnam's seas and islands.

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 31): WIPO Supports Disability Empowerment, Cultural Preservation in Vietnam

09:46 | 31/07/2023

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 31): WIPO supports disability empowerment, cultural preservation in Vietnam; Vietnam records trade surplus of US$15.23 billion over seven months; Promoting heritage value of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park; Australian magazine praises top seven Vietnamese destinations.

Hai Phong - Home of Beautiful French Architecture by the Sea

11:59 | 13/07/2023

For more than a century, the French architecture in Hai Phong has become a unique heritage with classical beauty that attracts many tourists visiting these sites.

Vietnam Prioritises Improving Welfare for Cultural Workers: Minister

09:38 | 02/10/2022

Improving working conditions and welfare for cultural workers will be a priority in policies of Vietnam and the world in the time to come, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has affirmed.

UNESCO Pledges More Assistance to Vietnam

08:06 | 07/09/2022

UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay has pledged to continue assisting Vietnam in the fields under her organisation’s management, while meeting with Chairman of the National Commission for UNESCO Ha Kim Ngoc in the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 6.

Vietnam Unites with International Community to Protect World Heritage

23:17 | 06/09/2022

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage highlighted the active companionship and responsibility of the nation has with the international community.

Vietnam to Run for Seat in UNESCO World Heritage Committee: FM

00:00 | 06/09/2022

Vietnam will run for a seat in the World Heritage Committee in the 2023-2027 tenure and expects to get support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Young Vietnamese Proud to Bring Their National Culture to the World

10:05 | 24/08/2022

“In the century of integration, cultural identity is the luggage that Vietnamese young people are proud to bring to every country in the world,” Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong answered her behavior question at 2022 Miss World Vietnam contest. The answer contributed to Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong's victory at this beauty contest. It is also a confirmation of young Vietnamese about the values of Vietnamese culture in international integration.

Introducing Vietnamese Culture to the World with Heritages

10:12 | 08/07/2022

Vietnam has a rich and diverse culture with 54 ethnic groups. The tangible and intangible cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO, the traditional costumes and the musical instruments of Vietnam help international friends understand more about the Vietnamese culture.

Vietnamese Expats in US Support Artisans, Traditional Craft Villages in Hue

08:06 | 03/03/2022

The project aims to support artisans, traditional craft villages, and individual and family businesses to improve product value and quality, as well as diversify designs.

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