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UNESCO helps Vietnam strengthen vocational education for out-of-school children

February 27, 2024 | 09:52

The UNESCO Office in Vietnam in coordination with the Centre for Vocational Education and Training under the Trade Union of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on February 26 launched a project on facilitating access to vocational and transferable skills for out-of-school children and youth in Vietnam.

Lao traditional weaving inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 07, 2023 | 16:13

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recently inscribed Lao traditional Naga motif weaving as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

UNESCO supports Vietnam in developing vision, strategy for social sciences

December 01, 2023 | 12:34

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO on November 28 organised a capacity building workshop on developing vision and strategy for social sciences from UNESCO’s view.

Football match spreads message of gender quality

November 13, 2023 | 16:30

Nearly 100 students from the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang and Hanoi took part in the Friendship Football Match 2023 “Orange Your Dream” in the capital city on November 11.

Vietnam has three cities in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

November 10, 2023 | 14:50

Two additional cities in Vietnam have been designated recently as UNESCO Creative Cities - Da Lat in the Central Highlands’ province of Lam Dong in term of music and Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam in crafts and folk art. Vietnam now has three cities in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

Hai Phong tourism to take off following UNESCO recognition of Cat Ba archipelago

November 08, 2023 | 16:51

The recognition of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as a World Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in September has positively impacted the tourism industry in the northern port city of Hai Phong, home to the Cat Ba islands.

Dong Van Karst Plateau recognised as UNESCO Global Geopark for 3rd time

October 30, 2023 | 11:19

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on October 29 held a ceremony to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the Dong Van Karst Plateau as a global geopark for the third time.

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world natural heritage

September 18, 2023 | 15:26

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage.

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago seeks UNESCO recognition

July 06, 2023 | 11:29

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has tasked Hai Phong city and Quang Ninh province to study the recommendations of the International Union for 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.

EU, UNESCO to help developing countries shape AI rules

June 28, 2023 | 17:00

The European Union will help fund a UNESCO scheme supporting developing countries as they create laws regulating artificial intelligence, the UN cultural body said Tuesday.

Hanoi wins approval for efforts as member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

April 26, 2023 | 16:11

Domestic and international experts have acknowledged Hanoi’s activeness in implementing its initiatives and commitments as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, particularly the engagement of the entire community in creative activities.

UNESCO continues promoting education for ethnic minority girls

March 29, 2023 | 16:13

The UNESCO Office in Vietnam on March 29 announced the second phase of the project “We are ABLE – Promoting Gender Equality and Girls’ Education for Children in Ethnic Minority areas of Vietnam” with ABLE stands for the project's slogan "Achieving Better Living and Education", which emphasises confidence in the ability of ethnic minority children, especially girls, to overcome challenges.