UNESCO

Quang Nam - The Essence of Central Vietnam

April 05, 2022 | 15:51

Quang Nam is famous in Vietnam travel map for its cultural and historical values, especially the UNESCO heritages such as Hoi An ancient town, My Son Sanctuary, Bai Choi performance art, and Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve.

Cambodia, UNESCO promote conservation of cultural heritage site

March 04, 2022 | 10:40

The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and UNESCO have produced a short video to shed light on the richness of the site of Koh Ker in the northern province of Preah Vihear, on the occasion of the National Culture Day in Cambodia on March 3.

Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage

February 04, 2022 | 00:13

Vietnam possesses an array of intangible cultural heritages that have been recognised by UNESCO.

Dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of Yen Tu complex to be completed this year

January 24, 2022 | 11:29

The northern provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, and Bac Giang have committed to complete a scientific dossier on the Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscapes in 2022 to seek the UNESCO recognition of this place as a world heritage site.

Ha Long Bay honoured as Asia's leading tourist attraction in 2021

November 07, 2021 | 09:10

UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam has been honoured as Asia's leading tourist attraction category at 2021 World Travel Awards.

Yen Tu complex seeking UNESCO recognition

May 17, 2021 | 10:45

The Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape is a place of great historic and religious importance in Vietnam.

Can’t-miss spots for Cat Ba sightseeing tour (photos)

February 08, 2021 | 10:04

Lan Ha Bay is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay. It consists of more than 300 limestone islets and is one of the most outstanding destinations on Cat Ba island.

Vietnam’s wonders promoted on Google Arts & Culture

January 25, 2021 | 08:00

Google Arts & Culture on January 21 announced the Wonders of Vietnam project on online platform to honour the country’s natural landscapes, tangible and intangible heritages recognised by the UNESCO.

Vietnamese heritage recognised by UNESCO

November 18, 2020 | 13:20

Preserving heritage is now the top priority of UNESCO and countries having globally-recognised heritage, including Vietnam.

UNESCO aims to help Hanoi become creative capital of Asia

September 10, 2020 | 09:51

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue spoke highly of UNESCO activities in Vietnam in recent times during a meeting with UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Michael Croft on September 9.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang listed in world’s 50 best views by US newswire

July 23, 2020 | 12:23

The US’s leading news website Insider has named Vietnam’s Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark among the 50 best views in the world.

UNESCO launches programme seeking innovative ideas for ocean without plastic in Vietnam

July 15, 2020 | 10:28

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in cooperation with the Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An World Biosphere Reserve officially launched in Hanoi on July 14 a call for Youth Innovative Ideas for an Ocean without Plastic.

Beauty of Dak Nong Global Geopark

July 15, 2020 | 10:12

UNESCO has designated Vietnam’s Dak Nong Geopark as one of its Global Geoparks. Dak Nong is the third park in Vietnam to have been awarded this honor so far after Dong Van Krast Plateau and Non Nuoc Cao Bang in northern Vietnam.

Ba chua xu Festival applies for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status

July 12, 2020 | 16:49

The cultural authority of the southern province of An Giang is preparing documents for the Ba chua xu (The Lady of the Realm) Festival in Chau Doc to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by the UN cultural agency UNESCO.