VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran and a number of Iranian agencies launched the Vietnam Culture Week in Tehran on August 9 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Iran.

VOV.VN - A seminar took place on August 9 in Hue in the central province of Thua Thien Hue to study the value of Hue’s cultural heritages and surrounding areas in order to preserve the value of the Complex of Hue Monuments.

In the time ahead, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will coordinate closely with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to manage the cross-border distribution of cultural products and deal with wrongdoings on the cyberspace.

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Tehran on August 8 morning, beginning an official three-day visit to Iran at the invitation of Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Assembly Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang held a ceremony in Long Xuyen city on August 7 to announce a Prime Minister decision recognising Mukhalinga Ba The, a linga with the head of Hindu god Shivaa as a national treasure.

The 19th “Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange” was held in the UNESCO world heritage site of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam from August 4-6.

VOV.VN - The Asia-Japan Economic-Cultural Cooperation Center officially made its debut on August 6 in Osaka, Japan, with the ultimate aim of introducing Vietnamese specialties and cultural characteristics, as well as spreading the cultural values of Asian countries.

VOV.VN - An art troupe of the Hue Royal Art Theatre attended the 33rd Geochang International Festival of Theaters on August 1 and August 2 held in the Republic of Korea.

The Vietnam Association of Business Culture Development and the organising committee for the campaign on business culture development in Vietnam (known as Committee 248) on August 2 organised a press briefing about the 3rd National Culture and Business Forum and the programme certifying enterprises that meet Vietnamese business culture standards.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Luong Quoc Huy has highlighted the upcoming visit to Iran as an important milestone in taking joint ties to new heights.