A full day exploring U Minh Hạ National Park can be hot and tiring, but it remains a memorable experience, though perhaps not one that easily invites a second visit.

At the recent scientific conference titled “Cultural industry development in the digital era” in Ho Chi Minh City, cinema was identified as one of the most promising sectors within Viet Nam’s cultural industries.

A series of exhibitions, discussions and heritage activities will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and the University of Montpellier from June 17-22 to mark the 950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy) also known as Vietnam's first national university, and 50 years of cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO.

The capital is set to roll out major programmes, cultural festivals, and new tourism products in 2026, reinforcing its reputation as the 'Urban Gem of Northern Việt Nam'.

By 2025, experts from ASI and the Mỹ Sơn World Heritage Site Management Board had completed about 20 per cent of the project.