Since its establishment 40 years ago, the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO has been a key player in enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO. It has coordinated activities to help Vietnam obtain UNESCO’s technical and financial support and has made cultural diplomacy one of Vietnam’s key foreign policies. Cultural link Last year the Commission organized several big events, such as a 40th founding anniversary celebration, 30 years of a UNESCO resolution honoring President Ho Chi Minh, and an electoral campaign for the post of UNESCO General Director. Vietnam won UNESCO recognition as an intangible cultural heritage for Xoan Singing in Phu Tho province and Bai Choi Singing in Vietnam’s central region, raising the number of world intangible cultural heritages in Vietnam to 12. Ha Ke San, Vice Chairman of Phu Tho province’s People’s Committee, said: “UNESCO’s recognition of Xoan Singing has motivated the community to protect and promote heritage values. We have worked with Xoan artists to revitalize the traditional folk genre through performances and training classes for young people.” Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh praised efforts to boost cultural diplomacy: “The Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO has excelled in promoting Vietnam’s history, culture, and people to the world and helped increase Vietnam’s soft power internationally. Their activities have inspired national pride, patriotism, a desire to soar to a brighter future, and a determination to gain greater results in socio-economy, science and technology, and cultural preservation.” Foreign friends introduced to Vietnam values A resolution of the… [Read full story]
(Cinet) - On January 01, in Hanoi, Viet Nam National Commission for UNESCO summarized activities in 2013 and determined plan in 2014. The commission's important achievements in 2013 include: Viet Nam officially became a member of the 21-member World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO. It is a great honor of Viet Nam as the World Heritage Committee is one of the most important bodies of the UNESCO; UNESCO also officially recognised southern Vietnam's Don Ca Tai Tu (amateur singing) as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humankind; UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova paid her term's second visit to Vietnam during 2013, showing…... [read more]
(VOVworld) - Hanoi has held a ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO. Speaking at the ceremony today, Deputy Foreign Minister and President of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Nguyen Thanh Son emphasized that the Commission is committed to its role as an effective multi-channel diplomacy carrying the values of culture, education, and science from Vietnam to the world. He added that the Commission has actively contributed to the international integration process and to promote Vietnam's image to the world. Mr. Son: "UNESCO's task will now begin a new phase. It is necessary…... [read more]
NDO - The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) has approved a US$150 million loan to help improve economic connectivity and raise living standards in four of Vietnam’s northeastern provinces by enhancing basic infrastructure and services. The assistance is expected to help over 212,000 people in Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, and Lang Son provinces. Eric Sidgwick, ADB’s Country Director for Vietnam, said the project will help realise the great growth and development potential of the northeastern part of Vietnam, particularly in trade, agriculture, and tourism. The provinces have significant potential to be trade hubs due to their strategic locations, but…... [read more]
VNGOP - The National Commission for UNESCO of Vietnam celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 14 in Hanoi (June 15, 1977-June 15, 2007). Vice President of the National Commission for UNESCO Lê Kinh Tài gives speech at the ceremony - Photo: VNGOP The Committee was established on June 15, 1977 to co-ordinate and implement various UNESCO-supported programs in the areas of education, culture and science in Vietnam.Over the past 30 years, the Committee has made positive contributions to the country's socio-economic development and international integration. Vietnam's role, position and prestige have been increasingly raised on the international arena. Vietnam…... [read more]
The assistance is expected to help over 212,000 people in Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, and Lang Son provinces.Eric Sidgwick, ADB’s Country Director for Vietnam, said the project will help realise the great growth and development potential of the northeastern part of Vietnam, particularly in trade, agriculture, and tourism.The provinces have significant potential to be trade hubs due to their strategic locations, but these potentials are yet to be fully realised, with their GDP per capita in 2015 remaining at US$1,160, almost half of the US$2,036 national average.Specifically, the project will improve road connectivity among the provinces by upgrading…... [read more]
