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Vietnam Cultural Industry Development

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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 3rd plenary session of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam detailed a comprehensive strategy. General Secretary and President To Lam framed culture as a core internal force for sustainable development, identifying four gaps and three major shifts that artists and cultural enterprises must address. The plan calls for converting artistic works into distinctive cultural goods for export while preserving national pride. People’s Artist Vuong Duy Bien noted that the leadership’s guidance “inspires great confidence and high expectations among artists for the development of Vietnamese culture.” In August 2026, the Party’s 14th Central Committee approved Resolution 80-NQ/TW, which set a target for the cultural industry to contribute 7% of Vietnam’s GDP by 2030. This resolution, paired with an environmental quality program, highlighted needs in digital heritage preservation, intellectual property protection, and creative capacity. To support these goals, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is drafting a Law on Cultural Industry Development to connect creativity, capital, Development. By September 2026, implementation efforts expanded toward international exchange and markets. Deputy Minister Nguyen Huy Dung stated the draft is expected to be submitted digital integration. Vietnam prepared to host the National Assembly World Culture Festival in Hanoi from October 2026. Expanding on these economic goals, UNESCO Representative 1 to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker noted that Vietnam is utilizing cultural diplomacy 4, 2026, featuring a global village and music festival. Concurrently, the Ministry launched plans in Nghệ An province to strengthen its international standing. Leveraging assets transform traditional festivals, such as nine UNESCO World Heritage sites the Thái ethnic group’s Xỏ Nặm Phạ festival, into sustainable tourism products. In the digital sphere, authorities are emphasizing individual responsibility and four UNESCO Creative Cities, the country aims to use culture as a tool for international dialogue. Official targets have been further extended of the Law on Cybersecurity to aim for maintain a healthy cultural environment. In Ho Chi Minh City, experts are working to transform cultural resources into economic value, with the local industry contribution of up projected to 9% of contribute between 7% and 7.2% to the nation's GDP city’s GRDP by 2045. 2030.

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  1. 2026-09-13 09:36 UTC Vietnam Cultural Industry Development
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  5. 2026-08-20 09:15 UTC Vietnam Cultural Industry Development
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