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Dak Nong Global Geopark Designation Revalidated by UNESCO

19:01 | 04/07/2024

Dak Nong Geopark was recently revalidated as "Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark" for the period 2024 - 2027.

Vietnam Appointed Vice Chair of the General Assembly of the 2003 Convention on the Protection of Cultural Heritage

10:51 | 14/06/2024

The election brings the total number of key UNESCO mechanisms in which Vietnam has joined to six.

Vietnam News Today (Jun. 13): Vietnam Elected As Vice Chair of General Assembly of 2003 UNESCO Convention

09:25 | 13/06/2024

Vietnam News Today (Jun. 13): Vietnam elected as Vice Chair of General Assembly of 2003 UNESCO Convention; Nghe An, US university promote cooperation in human resources training; Vietnam keen to deepen strategic partnership with Germany; Technologies crucial for Vietnamese firms to make breakthroughs.

Vietnam News Today (May 17): Vietnam, Laos, China Enhance Border Management Cooperation

09:27 | 17/05/2024

Vietnam News Today (May 17): President Putin to visit Vietnam soon: Russian Ambassador; Vietnam, Laos, China enhance border management cooperation; Vietnam supportive of UNESCO’s role in education promotion; Vietnam sees impressive growth in Taiwanese tourists.

10 Ancient Writings Of Vietnam Recognized By UNESCO

08:45 | 16/05/2024

The Nine Dynastic Urns, housed in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register, marking Vietnam’s 10th UNESCO-recognised documentary heritage.

The United Nations Declares 2025 As The "Year Of International Peace And Trust"

03:06 | 28/03/2024

On March 21, the United Nations General Assembly (UN General Assembly) passed a resolution declaring 2025 as the "Year Of International Peace And Trust".

Vietnam News Today (Mar 22): Vietnam Pledges Positive Contributions to UNESCO’s Common Affairs

01:37 | 22/03/2024

Vietnam News Today (Mar 22): Vietnam pledges positive contributions to UNESCO’s common affairs; Vietnam, Singapore deepen economic, energy cooperation; Vietnam jumps 11 steps in World Happiness Report 2024; FDI flows in Vietnam forecast to boom this year.

Da Lat Hosts Vietnam Classical Music Festival 2024

21:13 | 12/03/2024

The unique feature of the Vietnam Classical Music Festival 2024 is the combination of classical music performance with the experience of paintings viewing, creating a rich and multi-dimensional art space.

Two New Members from Vietnam Named in UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

15:18 | 17/02/2024

Ho Chi Minh City and Son La city in the northern mountainous province of the same name have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).

Vietnam, UNESCO Expand Cooperation

00:01 | 21/01/2024

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Hong Thai has recently held a working session with Chief Representative of UNESCO in Vietnam Jonathan Baker, during which the former expressed his belief that the cooperation on science and technology will contribute to realizing Vietnam's socio-economic development goals.

Vietnam Leads Asia-Pacific in HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis

10:18 | 12/01/2024

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Vietnam officially started in 2020, and just after three years, the cumulative number of PrEP clients has already reached 67,000, with 51,000 clients on PrEP as of 2022.

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 9): 2023 a Successful Year of Vietnam’s Cultural Diplomacy at UNESCO

07:08 | 09/01/2024

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 9): 2023 a successful year of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy at UNESCO; Two more cold air waves to hit Vietnam in January; Vietnam, Canada hold huge cooperation potential in agriculture; Air tickets nearly sold out for Tet.

Vietnam is a Model of Effective Cooperation With UNESCO

09:06 | 08/01/2024

Jonathan Wallace Baker, chief representative of UNESCO in Vietnam, appreciated the achievements that Vietnam gained. He emphasized the effective cooperation model between the UNESCO Representative Office in Vietnam, the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, ministries, branches and localities in implementing UNESCO's professional activities in Vietnam.

Two Former Royal Palaces Ready to Welcome Visitors during Lunar New Year Holiday

18:37 | 07/01/2024

After a period of restoration, Thai Hoa and Kien Trung, two important palaces of the former Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), are set to open to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 2): Vietnam Has Great Potential as Emerging Link in Global Supply Chain

07:30 | 02/01/2024

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 2): Cuban Ambassador highly values Vietnam’s economic development results; Vietnam has great potential as an emerging link in the global supply chain; Lao Cai, China’s Yunnan province step up cooperation; HCM City launches new products to lure tourists.

2023 - Exciting Year in Cooperation between Vietnam and France, UNESCO

15:32 | 22/12/2023

Several French and international officials have applauded Vietnam's relations with France, as well as the Southeast Asian country’s contributions to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2023.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnam, African Union Establish Diplomatic Relations

07:08 | 22/12/2023

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Foreign officials hail Vietnamese ties with France and UNESCO; Vietnam, African Union establish diplomatic relations; Malaysian media gives positive assessment of Vietnam's economic growth; Petrol prices revised up on December 21.

Over 100 Foreign Diplomats Join Hanoi Friendship Cycling to Promote Green Practices

15:59 | 10/12/2023

The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) coordinated with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and Hoan Kiem district to organize a friendship cycling journey on December 9.

Vietnam Elected Vice Chair of UNESCO's Key Committee

10:22 | 10/12/2023

Vietnam has become Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the second time.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 10): President Xi Jinping's Visit to Open Up New Chapter in Vietnam-China Ties

07:07 | 10/12/2023

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 10): President Xi Jinping's visit to open up new chapter in Vietnam-China ties; Domestic enterprises advised to meet EU’s green, sustainable development requirements; Cambodian PM's Vietnam visit to open a new history of cooperative relations; Hanoi named world’s leading city break destination 2023.

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