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Digital heritage opens new avenues for cultural preservation, public access

The Southern Women’s Museum has so far digitised 1,113 artefacts, but only 113 are currently accessible to the public. According to deputy director of the museum Pham Thi Dieu, thousands of other artefacts are awaiting an exhibition system under an expansion project. The museum hopes to complete the system in 2027, enabling online visitors to explore the digitised collections.

Vietnam makes continuous contributions to global cultural agenda: UNESCO Representative

UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker said the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity, recently held in Vietnam, was a clear example of this growing contribution.

2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity closes

At the closing session, participants adopted the Hanoi Document on Heritage and Authenticity, presented as the Asia-Pacific region's practical contribution to the global dialogue.

Top leader attends groundbreaking ceremony for Kinh Thien Palace restoration project

The conservation, restoration and rehabilitation of Kinh Thien Palace must be carried out on a scientific basis, with maximum respect for original elements, archaeological and historical evidence, and interdisciplinary research findings, while preserving the archaeological remains already unearthed.

Asia-Pacific dialogue on heritage and authenticity opens in Hanoi

Vietnam hopes the Hanoi Document to be adopted at the dialogue will go beyond statements of intent and provide practical guidance for heritage protection and management across the region.

Digital transformation helps preserve Mo Muong cultural values

Digital transformation is emerging as an important solution to preserve and promote traditional cultural values at risk of fading, including Mo Muong, a national intangible cultural heritage closely associated with the spiritual life of the Muong ethnic minority community.

Culture is central to Vietnam's global standing and sustainable growth: UNESCO representative

UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker outlines five priorities for heritage-driven development and previews the next phase of UNESCO–Vietnam cooperation as the two mark 50 years of partnership.

Vietnam showcases Then ritual practices in Laos

The programme aims to promote the value of an intangible cultural heritage of humanity while strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam to host Miss Heritage Global 2026 as Asia’s first, crown unveiled

Vo An Nguyen, who leads the committee and serves as CEO of Future Star World, called the pageant an international contest built around heritage, where beauty is measured alongside knowledge, community responsibility and the preservation of each country's cultural treasures.

Night-time experiences breathe new life into urban heritage

Beyond museum walls, technology is also reshaping how the public experiences the city's heritage.

Heritage fuels distinctive destination brands across Vietnam

As localities move beyond resource-based tourism towards value-driven cultural development, they are creating distinctive destination brands while reinforcing Vietnam's position as a culturally rich and compelling destination on the global tourism map.

Centuries-old heritage nurtures community bonds, cultural development

The thousand-year bond between Van Phuc and Nga My represents more than the history of two villages; it illustrates how living heritage can reinforce Vietnam's cultural identity while contributing to the country's soft power.

Vietnam proposes priorities to strengthen international cooperation on world heritage conservation

On behalf of Vietnam, the deputy minister proposed three priorities of strengthening international cooperation and capacity-building for member states, particularly developing countries; promoting science-based conservation that strikes a balance between preservation and development while placing local communities at the centre; and enhancing coordination among relevant conventions and programmes, alongside the responsible application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in heritage conservation.

Digital transformation in heritage should adopt people-centred approach: UNESCO

Digital transformation in the heritage sector should adopt a people-centred approach, ensuring the meaningful participation of communities at every stage-from documentation and preservation to the management, use and dissemination of cultural data. Jonathan Baker, Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) told the Vietnam News Agency during an interview on July 8.

Young generation helps Vietnam’s Xam singing reach the world

Xam singing, a folk art form with a history of more than 700 years, is not only a distinctive form of performance but also a living archive of Vietnamese cultural memory, reflecting everyday life, emotions, and aspirations across generations.

Hanoi festival celebrates cultural heritage of lotus

The festival is part of Hanoi's strategy to boost its cultural industries by transforming cultural heritage into a driver of socio-economic development while preserving and promoting the city's traditional cultural values.

Vietnam emerges as tourism hotspot on global map

According to online travel platform Agoda, searches for accommodation in Vietnam by Chinese travellers surged 164% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, the fastest growth among international source markets.

Lao Cai preserves cultural heritage, creating sustainable livelihoods from traditional crafts

Among the province’s success stories is Ta Phin commune, one of Lao Cai’s earliest community-based tourism destinations and a locality renowned for its diverse traditional occupations that provide stable and sustainable livelihoods for ethnic minority communities.

Ho Chi Minh City, TikTok join hands to spread local culture, cuisine

In Ho Chi Minh City, the flagship campaign, titled “Touching Heritage”, is set to be launched in Saigon, Ben Thanh, and Cho Lon wards via short videos, livestreams, and other interactive digital formats.

Ninh Binh aims to boost heritage-driven tourism growth

One of the highlights of the Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 is the Tam Coc Golden Season Festival at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist site, where visitors can enjoy the vibrant rice harvest landscape alongside traditional cultural activities such as agricultural offerings processions, folk singing and traditional art performances.