More than 10,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad gathered in the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 1 for the VnExpress Marathon Ha Long 2025, a vibrant race along the stunning shores of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site.

VOV.VN - Vietnam stands ready to share its experience in national development and success story, contributing responsibly to UNESCO’s mission, said Party General Secretary To Lam during his reception for Lazare Eloundou Assomo, director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in Hanoi on May 20.

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre will continue to stand alongside Vietnam in safeguarding and promoting its world heritage, Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo affirmed during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on May 19.

A delegation comprising ambassadors, heads of international organisations, members of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam, and representatives from the UNESCO Office in Hanoi visited the Con Son – Kiep Bac Special National Relic Site in Chi Linh city, northern Hai Duong province, on May 16.

Five years after joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Hanoi continues to fulfill its international commitments while asserting its pioneering role in design and innovation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, visited and congratulated Professor, Conductor Le Phi Phi, son of late composer Hoang Van, on the occasion of the official inscription of Hoang Van’s collection into UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

A vibrant line-up of festivals and cultural events is set to take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, during the upcoming April 30 – May 1 public holidays, as part of efforts to attract visitors and strengthen the city’s tourism brand.

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang aims to complete a nomination dossier next year to seek UNESCO recognition for the Oc Eo - Ba The archaeological site as world cultural heritage, a local official has said.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi plans to organise an array of activities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in 2025.

VOV.VN - China Global Television Network (CGTN) recently released a video showcasing Vietnam's breathtaking landscapes, including the capital city Hanoi and the UNESCO-listed natural wonder of Ha Long Bay.