19th century church's architectural details, foundation should be preserved during renovation The foundation and architectural details of Bùi Chu Church should be preserved during its renovation, the Nam Định Culture, Sport and Tourism Department has said.

Hội An must be protected

Nguyễn Chí Trung, director of the Hội An Centre for Relic Preservation and Management speaks to Tuổi trẻ newspaper on the imperative need to have strong legal documents to preserve the City.

Historical sciences association celebrates 50 years

President Trần Đại Quang attended a ceremony to mark the Việt Nam Association of Historical Sciences (VAHS)’s 50th founding anniversary in Hà Nội yesterday.

How can heritage exist without community? During a recent conference that looked at the Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Association's 2104-19 term, researchers and managers spent most of their time discussing solutions to community-based cultural heritage development.

US cancels anti-dumping duty review The US Department of Commerce has cancelled an anti-dumping duty administrative review on frozen fish fillets from the An Giang Fishery Import and Export Company (Agifish), according to the Viet Nam Competition Authority.

Hue architecture gets 3D look The Hue Relics Preservation Centre and its partners have completed a project to produce 3D images that feature historic architecture, marking a new step forward in restoration work for Viet Nam.

Restoration lacks professionalism Qualified human resources were needed to complete restoration activities on the nation's historical treasures, said participants at a recent workshop held to discuss concerns about the renovation sector.

Royal art form fuels interest in handicraft The Hue traditional enamelling industry has a great potential to develop. Its recovery would help restore royal relics and develop local fine arts and tourism. Thien Ly reports.

Ministry hopes to attract more tourists, promote cultural values Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Chien Thang spoke to Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) newspaper about boosting tourist programmes.

President Triet affirms ties with Greek counterpart President Nguyen Minh Triet said he was happy to see recent active development in relations and co-operation between Viet Nam and Greece.