UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site Hoi An in Da Nang city has been named among the world’s 51 most beautiful destinations in 2026 by Time Out, a UK-based global media platform specialising in travel, culture, food, and events.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has published a message welcoming Vietnam’s Resolution 80 on the development of culture.
Around 1,000 domestic and foreign experts are expected to take part in the eighth International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific Region due to take place from September 5 to 17 in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang.
PSNews - Thanks to its special architecture, Ramappa Temple, also known as Rudreshwara, has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site in 2021. There are 40 World Heritage Sites in India and Ramappa temple is the 32nd one.
Vietnam always identifies science and technology as a top national policy and an important driving force for the country's rapid and sustainable development, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO has told UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito.
Vietnam was elected as the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 8 during the committee's 18th session in Kasane, Botswana.
Vietnam will work harder to contribute to the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed at the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board which took place in Paris on October 9-10.
PSNews - Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient town, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have been included among the 16 most-popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia by leading UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested the People's Committees of Hai Phong city and Quang Ninh province to urgently study the recommendations of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to review and update a nomination dossier for seeking UNESCO’s recognition of “Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago” as a world heritage site.
PSNews - An international conference on harnessing UNESCO designations for sustainable development in Vietnam was co-organized on July 3 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, and the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee.
Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and heritage have been highlighted at an event held in Paris on May 3, drawing the participation of more than 120 representatives from UNESCO and diplomatic missions to UNESCO.
Various activities will be held in the northern province of Phu Tho to mark the death anniversary of Hung Kings, considered the founders of Vietnam, heard a meeting organised by the provincial People’s Committee on the matter.
An annual cultural festival honouring UNESCO-recognised Quan Ho (love duet singing) was kicked off in the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 25 evening.
Vietnam has been elected as vice chair of the 24-member UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and will represent the Asia-Pacific region as part of the committee’s 16th session.
PSNews - Nguyen Thanh Binh, Permanent Deputy Chairman of the Thua Thien Hue Provincial People's Committee shared that, Hue Festival 2023 continues to show the spirit of innovation and diversify types of festival organization associated with local products and tourism products.
The Quang Nam Tourism Association, the UNESCO Office in Hanoi, and the Tan Thanh Beach Tourism Community on December 22 opened a special event entitled "Installation Art for Marine Environment" in Hoi An city.
PSNews - Recently, the Management Board of the UNESCO Global Geopark Dak Nong announced that, during the latest expedition, international experts found out new branches in Southeast Asia's longest volcanic cave.
PSNews - On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of UNESCO Resolution honouring President Ho Chi Minh (1890-1990), the Hanoi Municipal Department of Cultures and Sports in collaboration with the Managing Board of President Ho Chi Minh's relic site kicked off an exhibition themed “President Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi capital”.
PSNews - Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented Vietnam a certificate recognizing Xoe Thai dance as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at a ceremony held in Yen Bai province.
PSNews - Recently, Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) visited Thua Thien Hue for the first time. Impressed with the cultural quintessence here, she stated that UNESCO will accompany the central province of Thua Thien - Hue in the conservation and promotion of traditional cultural heritage values.