Experts discuss issues of heritage value

Vietnamese and international scientists and experts discussed the management, conservation and promotion of world heritage values at a seminar held in Ninh Bình Province recently.

Exhibition on heritage preservation opens An art display to mark 20 years since Hội An and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary were given UNESCO World Heritage status has opened.

Central province celebrates 20 years of UNESCO recognition Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has praised two of Việt Nam’s most treasured places on the 20th anniversary of their recognition by UNESCO.

Italy supports VN in heritage preservation Leading international educators, researchers and practitioners will gather at the Heritage Preservation and Economic Development conference in HCM City on September 10 to share experiences, techniques and technologies to make heritage preservation accessible to local institutions, architects, engineers, students of technical faculties, and contractors.

New book on Sài Gòn culture, lifestyle released   A new book on the culture and lifestyle of Sài Gòn, now HCM City, was released by the Culture & Arts Publishing House last weekend.

Quick restoration needed for ancient bridge: local officials Staff from the Hội An Culture Heritage Preservation and Management Centre have been mobilized over the past few days to make temporary supports for the main structure of the 400-year-old Japanese bridge, a popular symbol of Hội An, which is damaged and at risk of collapsing.

Heritage and development go hand in hand: experts

Protecting cultural assets and creating spaces for community activity were some solutions given during the Cities of the Future and Heritage Preservation conferences, organised in the framework of Italian Design Day (IDD) 2019.

Remnants of 10th century pagoda unearthed

Remnants of the foundations of a 10th century pagoda in Xuân Đài Mountain, Vĩnh Lộc District, the central province of Thanh Hóa, have just been excavated.

Thừa Thiên-Huế must ensure warm New Year holiday: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asked authorities in Thừa Thiên-Huế Province to make preparations in order to ensure a sufficient Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday for local residents, especially poor people, policy beneficiaries and those living in natural disaster-prone and disadvantaged areas.

Ancient citadel in need of preservation

Recent encroachments at Cổ Loa Ancient Citadel that threaten to destroy the important historical site have experts and members of the public worried. Tùng Long reports.