The Ministry of Home Affairs’ State Records and Archives Department on January 28 unveiled a space introducing Vietnam’s world documentary heritage and outstanding national archival collections, in a move to make historical records more accessible to the public.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has approved the submission of the scientific dossier on the Oc Eo – Ba The archaeological site in southern An Giang province to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for consideration and inclusion on the world heritage list.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on January 23 announced an emergency assistance package worth US$740,000 to help Vietnam protect cultural heritage and sustain education in areas heavily affected by a series of severe storms that struck the country in November 2025.

VOV.VN - The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, has prepared a dossier to seek UNESCO recognition as a World Natural Heritage site for a third time, with a renewed focus on aesthetic value as a key criterion of outstanding universal value.

VOV.VN - Amid increasingly deep international integration, at a time when culture is recognised as a spiritual foundation and an internal strength underpinning the country’s sustainable development, heritage is becoming a “measure” of each nation’s identity and standing.

From limestone peaks to sacred spaces, the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex and the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve are being shaped for preservation and development in line with UNESCO World Heritage criteria.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has agreed in principle to the preparation of scientific dossiers on pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as intangible cultural heritage, to be submitted to UNESCO for inscription on its heritage lists.

VOV.VN - Vietnam closed 2025 with notable cultural milestones, underscoring a growing recognition of culture as a central pillar of sustainable development.

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam made its mark by moving from integration to co-creating global cultural norms, programmes and initiatives, demonstrating a proactive and responsible role and a steadily standing in the international arena.

VOV.VN - Văn Hóa (Culture) Newspaper under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held a press conference in Hanoi on December 23 to launch the voting for the Top 10 Outstanding Cultural, Sports and Tourism Events of 2025.