Yen Tu - an endless source of inspiration Yen Tu, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, remains an endless source of inspiration to artists, offering a wealth of themes that never run dry. With the pride of a Quang Ninh native living at the foot of Yen Tu, photographer Dong Xuan Toan, a member of the Quang Ninh Literature and Arts Association, has captured the sacred mountain through countless angles and moments. 17:59 | 10/08/2025
Quang Ninh home to 5 heritage sites within the UNESCO World Heritage Complex of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac The recently designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Comple spans 12 clusters of monuments and scenic sites across the provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong city. Among them, five notable clusters are located in Quang Ninh, including Thai Mieu, Lan Pagoda, the Hoa Yen Pagoda complex, Ngoa Van Hermitage and Pagoda, and the Yen Giang stake yard. 14:57 | 21/07/2025
UNESCO Vietnam pays tribute to composer Hoàng Vân Deputy Minister Vũ extended warm congratulations to the family of the late musician, and emphasised that the recognition of "Musician Hoàng Vân’s Collection" by UNESCO is not only a tribute to the musician and his family but also an affirmation of the enduring stature and value of Việt Nam's revolutionary music. 14:20 | 28/04/2025
Quang Ninh delegation attends 221st UNESCO Executive Board session in France A delegation from Quang Ninh province, led by Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh, joined representatives from the two provinces of Bac Giang and Hai Duong attend the 221st Session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in France. 16:35 | 09/04/2025
An Giang ceremony to celebrate UNESCO recognition for temple festival The southern province of An Giang will organise a ceremony to celebrate the recognition of its Festival of the Bà Chúa Xứ Goddess at Sam Mountain as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The event on March 19 at the Sam Mountain National Tourism Site in Châu Đốc City will be attended by over 2,000 officials, local residents and tourists. 08:01 | 19/03/2025
Hạ Long Bay not named in UNESCO’s list of World Heritages in Danger To date, Việt Nam’s heritage sites have not been named in the List of World Heritages in Danger. 08:48 | 25/12/2024
Việt Nam a prime example of effective cooperation with UNESCO: Official Deputy Director-General of UNESCO Xing Qu stated that Việt Nam remains a trusted partner of UNESCO in proposing and launching initiatives aimed at enhancing the role and position of UNESCO in the new global context. 14:21 | 03/10/2024
UNESCO praises Việt Nam's contributions to natural sciences Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito has commended Việt Nam for its significant contributions to UNESCO's natural science initiatives while meeting in Paris with Ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to UNESCO. 07:18 | 03/09/2024
25 years since Hà Nội honoured as UNESCO 'City for Peace' Hà Nội was honoured as a "City for Peace" in 1999 - an event with profound political and cultural significance. 08:35 | 15/07/2024
UNESCO experts suggest greater public involvement in Lạng Sơn Geopark preservation Experts of the UNESCO Global Geopark Network have suggested the northern province of Lạng Sơn to pay special attention to educating local community about the values of the Lạng Sơn Geopark and enhancing local community’s responsibility in preserving the geopark. 10:46 | 12/07/2024
