An Asia-Pacific dialogue on “Heritage and Authenticity” is scheduled for September 27–October 1 in Hanoi and Ninh Bình. Báo Văn Hóa reported on September 22 that around 250 Vietnamese and international delegates are expected to attend.

Discussions will address heritage conservation, restoration and the role of communities. The meeting is expected to contribute to the development of a proposed Hanoi Document. That document remains under preparation rather than an adopted outcome of the forthcoming conference.