UNESCO Assistant Director-General Firmin Edouard Matoko appreciates and recognizes Vietnam's efforts in promoting cultural diplomacy, not only in the region but also globally. Therefore, UNESCO is ready to support Vietnam's cultural sponsorship initiatives.

Finland continues to lead the list of the happiest countries in the world in 2022; Vietnam continues to improve its ranking, increasing 2 places.

The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) in coordination with Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Hanoi's Culture Center and Hanoi Peace Committee organized the children’s drawing contest named “I love Hanoi - City for Peace” to commemorate 1,010 years of Thang Long-Hanoi and to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day.