Keyword: "cultural industries"

The exhibition, scheduled to run from August 28 to September 5 in Hanoi, will form part of the broader expo of Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements.

Today, private businesses are not just supporting but actively shaping Vietnam’s cultural infrastructure.

Vietnam is increasingly recognising the importance of cultural industries in driving economic growth while preserving the nation’s cultural identity.

As Vietnam enters a new era filled with aspirations and determination - the era of the nation’s rise, the country consistently regards culture as the spiritual foundation of society and an intrinsic strength, and both a goal and a motivation for national development.

HCM City's HOZO International Music Festival is taking place from December 13-15, captivating the audience with a diverse lineup of local and international artists.

The National Assembly (NA) freshly passed a resolution approving investment policy for the national target programme on cultural development for the 2025-2035 period, which is expected to create a push for the preservation and promotion of cultural values.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 5 issued a plan to carry out the Prime Minister’s Directive No.30, dated August 29, 2024, on the development of cultural industries.

In a move to catapult Vietnam onto the global cultural stage, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 29 signed a directive outlining tasks for the development of the country's cultural industries, aiming to position Vietnam as a major player in the field, aligning with contemporary trends and unlocking potential for socio-economic growth.

The network of UNESCO associations and clubs has made significant contributions to the advancement of cultural industries for sustainable development through various activities and projects across the country.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has always paid great attention to cultural issues, and he has made important contributions to preserving and developing the national culture, and promoting Vietnam’s international integration, said Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son, permanent member of the National Assembly’s Cultural and Educational Committee.

Cultural industries, still having much room to develop and contribute more to the national economy, are being considered an important resource to be maximised to boost the GDP growth.

Experts discussed making contributions to the development of Vietnamese cultural industries and agreed that they need to be financially viable, but they need additional support.

The 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II – 2024) concluded on July 6 evening in the central city of Da Nang, with 14 awards in two categories presented.

Vietnam AdFest – Binh Duong 2024 will take place in the southern province of Binh Duong on July 11 - 13 to promote the potential, strength, and importance of the advertising industry in Vietnam in particular, as well as cultural industries of the country in general.

Vietnam has a diverse natural and cultural heritage system, which has both reflected a rich cultural history and served as a motivation for socio-economic development, thus laying a foundation for developing the country's cultural industries.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is compiling a draft directive on promoting the development of cultural industries, which stresses the importance of gradually building brand for national-level products and services.

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya lauded the robust and healthy progress of the Vietnam – India comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023 and shared plans and orientations aimed at elevating the bilateral relations with Vietnam in the time to come in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency prior to the advent of the Year of the Dragon.

Strong cultural industries will help promote Vietnam’s stature in the region, said Prof. Furuta Motoo, Rector of the Vietnam Japan University under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

A national teleconference on the development of Vietnam’s cultural industries was held on December 22 in Hanoi. The first of its kind, the conference held particularly important meaning for the development of Vietnam’s cultural industries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the need for higher determination, stronger efforts and more effective actions from ministries, sectors, localities and organisations to promote the growth of cultural industries, increasing their contributions to the country’s GDP by 2030.