Hanoi held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 29 for a project to conserve, repair and restore Kinh Thien Palace, VietnamPlus reported. The project lies within the UNESCO-listed central sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and aims to restore the main palace space and related areas.

It forms part of efforts to preserve and promote the heritage site, combining architectural restoration with protection of historical remains. The ceremony marks the start of project implementation; the restoration works have not been announced as completed.