Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Ho Chi Minh City 2026 trade, tourism, and economic growth

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City shifts tourism focus to quality and value

In August 2026, Ho Chi Minh City hosted several flagship exhibitions focused on food technology, tourism, and sustainable culinary practices. The ProPack Vietnam 2026 Food & Beverage Expo (6–8 August) gathered food-proce

Vietnam urban infrastructure and development legislation

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Hanoi reviews urban planning proposals for Hoan Kiem Lake area

Vietnam is advancing legislative and planning initiatives to modernize its urban infrastructure and management. In August 2026, the Ministry of Construction proposed a new Law on Water Supply and Drainage to establish a

East Asian AI copyright policy coordination

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: South Korea and Japan coordinate AI copyright policies

East Asian nations are increasingly coordinating efforts to address copyright challenges emerging from artificial intelligence. In August 2026, the Philippines and South Korea convened a forum to discuss AI-generated mu

Vietnam Cultural Industry Development

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Vietnam to host World Culture Festival 2026 and expand heritage tourism

In mid‑July, Vietnamese officials announced that the cultural sector would serve as a new engine for the country's economic growth, shifting the view of culture from heritage to a commercial driver. Later that month, the

Frieze Seoul and Kiaf SEOUL 2026 art fairs open at COEX

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Korea Art Festival 2026 features nationwide Art Travel programs

Shinsegae Group has entered a five-year agreement to serve as the official headline partner for Frieze Seoul through 2030. The fair, held at COEX in Gangnam alongside the 25th anniversary of Kiaf SEOUL, has become a sign

South Korean urban redevelopment and revitalization

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea launches 2027 urban regeneration project applications

South Korean authorities are implementing various initiatives to modernize aging districts and revitalize declining urban areas. In the Seoul metropolitan area, local governments are advancing residential redevelopment.

Goyang City urban development and infrastructure requests

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Goyang City to remodel Goyang Stadium for 15 billion KRW

Goyang Mayor Min Kyung-sun has engaged in ongoing discussions with central government officials to transition Goyang from a residential suburb into a self-sufficient city. Initial efforts focused on expanding transportat

Vietnam domestic violence prevention and legal reform

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vietnam launches 117 national hotline for domestic violence support

Legislative discussions and provincial initiatives in Vietnam are addressing domestic violence through legal reform and community-based prevention. During National Assembly debates on the draft Law on Grassroots Mediati

Vietnam tourism industry development and policy

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vietnam targets top 3 Southeast Asian tourism ranking by 2030

Vietnam’s tourism sector continues its rapid expansion, with international arrivals reaching approximately 16 million in the first eight months of 2026. This represents a 14.4 percent increase compared to the same period

Yongin City Council approves Bandabi Sports Center plan

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Yongin Special City Council approves Bandabi Sports Center plan

Yongin Special City is relaunching its plan to construct the Bandabi Sports Center following three rejections of its public property management plan by the city council. To resolve the impasse, the city held meetings w

South Korean tourism growth meets record high complaints

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korea tourist complaints reach record high

South Korea’s tourism sector is experiencing rapid expansion alongside rising service-related friction. While foreign visitor arrivals and spending are surging, particularly in regional hubs, the Korea Tourism Organizati

Vietnam digital technology and culture initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards launched to promote digital culture

Vietnam has introduced new initiatives to promote digital technology and its application across various sectors. The Ministry of Science and Technology launched the 2026 ‘Make in Viet Nam’ Digital Technology Product Awar

South Korean sports and culture sector management

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean Ministry of Culture proposes 9.6 trillion won budget

South Korean authorities have identified significant mismanagement within the sports sector, uncovering 117 cases of misappropriated low-interest loans totaling approximately 38.6 billion won. Investigations revealed tha

South Korean regulatory reform for music venues

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: South Korean Ministry of Culture faces scrutiny over 61 sexual misconduct cases

Following the two-month suspension of the Busan indie music club ‘Obangvarde’ for violating the Food Sanitation Act by allowing customers to dance, South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young has

Vietnam celebrates 81st National Day and honors President Ho

12 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Vietnam celebrates 81st National Day and commemorates Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam marked its 81st National Day and the August Revolution on September 2, 2026, through extensive nationwide and diplomatic commemorations. The holiday also coincided with the 57th anniversary of the passing of Pres

South Korea football governance scandals

11 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: FIFA postpones inspection of Korea Football Association

In late July 2026, a National Assembly hearing revealed a text from lawmaker Yoon Yong-geun to former KFA president Jeong Mong-gyu, prompting calls for resignations. Subsequent investigations confirmed that between 2011

South Korean youth cultural and career initiatives

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities host events for Youth Day

South Korea has implemented various cultural and educational initiatives aimed at youth development and career exploration. Initial programs included career lectures at the Sangju Museum focusing on topics such as artif

South Korean cultural and arts landscape

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: South Korea experiences cultural surge through art and tourism

South Korea is experiencing a period of significant cultural activity, though internal data highlights a sharp divide between the metropolitan center and rural provinces. Analysis of government funding for performing ar

South Korean crackdown on ticket scalping

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: South Korea implements strict penalties for ticket scalping

South Korean authorities have taken significant actions against illegal ticket scalping operations. Police investigations led to the referral of individuals to prosecutors for using automated macro programs to illicitly

Vietnam cultural and photography heritage initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Vietnam hosts exhibitions on maritime islands and cultural heritage

Vietnam is advancing initiatives to promote its cultural heritage and visual arts through photography. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to establish the nation’s first UNESCO-recognised “ci

Cambodia tourism diversification and regional cooperation

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Vietnam targets tourism as spearhead economic sector

Cambodia is implementing various strategies to diversify and expand its tourism sector. In early August 2026, the country focused on cultural rebranding through a partnership between the Cambodia Tourism Board and Phare

AI integration in Vietnamese cultural and digital media

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: AI reshapes digital content creation in Vietnam

Vietnam is navigating the integration of artificial intelligence within its cultural and digital content sectors. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the 4th annual “For the Cause of Developing Vietnam

BLACKPINK 10th anniversary event controversies

7 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: BLACKPINK faces fan backlash over tenth-anniversary event and agency tension

BLACKPINK celebrated their 10th debut anniversary on August 8 with a reunion of all four members, including a livestream and a small-scale meet-and-greet at the National Museum of Korea. The event drew significant backla

South Korea GLP-1 obesity drug surge and illegal imports

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korea sees 3.5x surge in illegal Wegovy and Mounjaro imports

Within ten months of their market launch in August 2023, GLP-1 obesity medicines—including Mounjaro and Wegovy—were prescribed more than 1.5 million times in South Korea. Monthly dispensing rose from under 2,000 prescrip

E-sports tournaments in Gyeongju

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Yangju City hosts inaugural equestrian competition for youth

Gyeongju is set to host several major e-sports events at the Gyeongju Indoor Gymnasium. The 18th President's Cup Amateur e-Sports Championship (KeG) national finals, organized by the Korea e-Sports Association and the Mi

Vietnam infrastructure and social development updates

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Vietnam National Assembly approves major infrastructure and development programs

The Vietnamese National Assembly has moved forward with several major infrastructure and social development resolutions. Regarding regional transport, the Assembly officially approved the investment policy for the Ring