The Government Office issued Document No. 4729/VPCP-KGVX dated May 28, 2025, conveying the opinion of Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on handling information reflecting the situation of many historical relics and national heritages being affected.
Before the press information report reflected the situation of many historical sites and national heritage, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh directed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to preside over and coordinate with the People's Committees of provinces and cities directly under the Central Government: Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Hue and relevant agencies according to the functions, tasks, authority to monitor the information and grasp of the above issues so that the above solutions have to be promptly handled to the above solutions to the above solutions to promptly treat the above solution suitable according to its authority.
At the same time, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is assigned to guide, inspect and supervise the work of preserving, restoring and embellishing relics and heritages to ensure effective management, protection and promotion of the value of heritages and relics nationwide; report to competent authorities on issues beyond their authority.
Previously, the press reported the serious damage to many historical sites and national heritages.
The situation of the tomb of the kings being illegally discovered occurred in Thanh Hoa, Hue - where there is a massive system of tombs of kings and kings for many years; seriously damaging relics in the core area of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - World Cultural and Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO.
Many relics and historical works have become hot spots of social evils, containing garbage, being vandalized, and being painted in plagiarism. Many restaurants and eateries around the relic have sprung up without a license, directly affecting the landscape and historical value of the heritage site.