The inaugural Việt Nam Culture Day will take place nationwide, with several diverse celebration programmes aiming to honour the country's traditional culture.

Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in culture and tourism while also discussing the UAE's nomination of Wadi Wurayah for UNESCO World Heritage status during a meeting in Hanoi on July 14.

Restoration work is underway on the Duong Long tower complex, which is Southeast Asia's tallest brick Cham tower, with the project expected to help preserve one of Vietnam's most important cultural heritage sites.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and UNESCO Việt Nam have discussed a proposal to develop a locality in Việt Nam into the country's Photography City – a national hub for photography and an international destination for visual creativity.

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved master plans for eco-tourism development at the Kon Chư Răng Nature Reserve and Kon Ka Kinh National Park.