Beneath the islands of Van Don lie ancient pagodas, towers and artifacts that reveal the spiritual heart of one of Vietnam’s most important medieval ports.

A cultural programme entitled The Way of Learning was held at the headquarters of the UNESCO in Paris on June 17, highlighting the enduring values of Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) – Quoc Tu Giam and Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

A centuries-old bronze cauldron in Nghe An has repeatedly attracted the attention of thieves. Yet each time it was stolen, something remarkable happened - it eventually found its way back to the villagers.

Police in Hai Phong are investigating the theft of four stone slabs from the historic Dong Trang bridge, a structure dating back more than 100 years.

Non Nuoc Mountain, located in Hoa Lu ward and recognised as one of the province’s ten special national relic sites, preserves a valuable collection of cliffside stone steles (known as ma nhai).

The craft of making "banh cuon Thanh Tri" (Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls) has officially been recognised as part of Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage, upholding Hanoi’s long‑standing culinary traditions.

Inspired by their interest in Vietnam’s traditional beliefs, a group of students have launched a project aimed at bringing the cultural heritage of Mother Goddess worship (Tho Mau) into contemporary life.

The Oc Eo Civilisation, which flourished in southern Vietnam from the 1st to the 7th centuries, was first discovered in 1942 by French archaeologist Louis Malleret through artefacts unearthed in Ba The Mountain area, now part of Oc Eo commune.

An international conference was recently held in Ninh Binh to discuss the proposed boundaries and outstanding universal value criteria for the UNESCO World Heritage nomination of the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex and the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve.

New archaeological findings confirm the layered history and sacred scale of Kinh Thien Palace at the heart of Thang Long Citadel.

UNESCO has added Vietnam’s traditional Dong Ho folk painting to its list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

On November 4, the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee announced the establishment of the World Heritage Management Board for Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu.

Central Vietnam is a land steeped in history and culture, home to three UNESCO-recognised world cultural heritage sites: the Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to effectively implementing the World Heritage Convention, placing communities and people at the heart of heritage protection, and balancing conservation with socio-economic development.

The province now has 27 recognized intangible heritages, including festivals and culinary traditions.

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially added Bun bo Hue and the Bhuoih Haro Tome Festival in Hue to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

The Nâm B’Lang volcano, part of the UNESCO Đắk Nông Global Geopark, has been honored as a national relic site, showcasing its rich geological and historical heritage.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has issued a decision approving a plan to support the research, restoration, and preservation of the intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recognised ‘Pho’ Nam Dinh (Nam Dinh-style noodle soup) and my Quang (Quang Nam-style noodle soup) as national intangible cultural heritage for their historical, cultural and communal significance.