Vietnam has a system of 11 UNESCO-recognized World Biosphere Reserves, a designation awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.

Hai Phong city is focusing on developing new tourism products and enhancing the quality of services to provide best experience to visitors during the upcoming peak tourism season.

The Kon Ha Nung Plateau in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai and Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve in the central province of Ninh Thuan were recognised as new world biosphere reserves by UNESCO, taking the number of global biosphere reserves in Vietnam to 11.

A ceremony was held on Cu Lao Cham island, Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, on May 25 to mark the 10th anniversary of the recognition by UNESCO of the island as a world biosphere reserve.

The Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO held a workshop in the southern province of Dong Nai on November 28 to review its work in 2018 and plan for the implementation of the Lima Action Plan and eco-labelling in world biosphere reserves in Vietnam.