Ho Chi Minh City’s merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau has formed an expansive mega-city, broadening the scale and diversity of its cultural heritage landscape while presenting fresh opportunities and challenges that demand a more coordinated and forward-looking preservation strategy.

As Vietnam's cultural heritage elements face mounting threats from natural forces, the passage of time, and human negligence, the nation is increasingly turning to international collaboration as a lifeline for preservation efforts that domestic resources alone cannot sustain.

VOV.VN - Nearly 450 Francophone mayors and officials have gathered in Hue city of Vietnam from April 27 to 30 to seek solutions on heritage preservation, sustainable tourism, and climate change response amid mounting global challenges.

A delegation of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeongju city led by its mayor Joo Nak-Young visited the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 3-4 to boost cooperation between the two localities, especially in preserving and promoting cultural and historical values, as well as developing heritage urban areas in ancient capitals.

The French Embassy held a press meeting in Hanoi on June 3 to announce the results of a project named “Share and Preserve Vietnam's Heritage”.

The northern province of Ninh Binh, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, wants to integrate into the global network of heritage cities and towns to learn preservation and tourism development experiences through UNESCO, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Doan Minh Huan said on January 19.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue showed his elation at visiting the ancient capital of Isfahan, a leading economic and cultural hub in Iran, during a reception held on August 9 for Reza Mortazavi, general governor of Isfahan province.

VOV.VN - French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery has been awarded the insignia “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” in recognition of his practical contributions to strengthening cooperation between France and Vietnam.

The Vietnam-US Friendship Association of Hanoi held its sixth congress for the 2022-2027 tenure on August 25, during which it defined major tasks for the new term with a focus placed on expanding cooperation between the two countries in education, cultural heritage preservation, health and tourism.

Thang Long-Ha Noi Heritage Preservation Centre announced on June 1 that archeologists have discovered new vestiges while conducting an excavation at Thang Long Imperial Citadel.