Hoi An plays the role of connecting trade and commerce with localities along the Thu Bon river system from the riverside – coastal areas to the mountainous regions as well as the role of linking trade and commerce between Quang region and other domestic and international regions. It has created the prosperity of the Hoi An trading port in particular and Quang region, Cochinchina in general in the history.
Tra Que vegetable farming is one of the famous traditional crafts in Hoi An, formed and developed more than 300 years ago.
Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An, a unique architectural building showing the long-standing friendly relationship between Vietnam and Japan, is a valuable foundation for the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in the future.
On the afternoon of April 23, 2021, Mr. Tran Van An, Deputy Director of Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation together with the Center’s experts welcomed and worked with UNESCO Hanoi Office to survey and research the Art of Bai Choi in Hoi An. The delegation was led by Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Huong, Chief of Culture Unit, UNESCO Hanoi Office.
Management Plan of the World Cultural Heritage Site - Hoi An Ancient Town for the period 2020 - 2025, with the orientation towards 2030 was approved by Quang Nam Province People’s Committee in Decision No. 351/QD-UBND dated February 11, 2020. This is an important basis to manage the World Cultural Heritage - Hoi An Ancient Town in the coming time.
Recently, Quang Nam People's Council issued Resolution No. 20/NQ-HDND dated March 16, 2021 regarding the decision on investment policy of a number of projects using central budget. According to the Resolution, Fire Prevention and Fighting Project in Hoi An Ancient Town is listed in the portfolio with a total cost of VND 200,000,000,000 (Two hundred billion Vietnam dongs) for the period 2021 - 2024.
Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, People’s Committee of Hoi An City held a Conference on disseminating and issuing “the Regulation of Protection of the World Cultural Heritage site – Hoi An Ancient Town”.