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With three annual editions of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, along with a wide range of activities to promote Vietnamese cinema and showcase Viet Nam’s filming locations at major film events worldwide, the Viet Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) has left a strong imprint on the journey of bringing Vietnamese cinema to the international stage.

In the report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, presented by General Secretary To Lam at the opening session, the affirmation that “Culture and people are the spiritual foundation of society, an endogenous strength, a resource and a driving force for national development” carries great significance in both theoretical and practical terms.

Today, photography is not only a visual art form but is also increasingly recognised as an important driver of the cultural and creative industries.

On January 25, Phuc Son Border Guard Post under the Nghe An Border Guard Command coordinated with the Party committee and local authorities of Anh Son Commune, Nghe An Province, to hold the programme “Border Guard Spring – Warming the Hearts of Border Communities” on the occasion of the 2026 Lunar New Year.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on January 23 announced an emergency assistance package worth approximately 740,000 USD to help Viet Nam protect cultural heritage and sustain education in areas heavily affected by a series of severe storms that struck the country in November 2025.

To mark the 14th National Party Congress, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has assigned the Department of Performing Arts to take the lead and oversee the organisation of a series of arts programmes at various venues.

In the Government’s strategy for developing cultural industries, heritage is viewed not only as an object of preservation but also as a resource for growth. For the heritage city of Hue, the key challenge lies in how to enable heritage to step beyond exhibition spaces and participate directly in the creative value chain and the urban economy.

Since joining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network, Ha Noi has rolled out a range of concrete activities to promote creative culture and make use of cultural resources towards sustainable urban development.

The Viet Nam Musicians’ Association held the final round of the National Chamber Singing Competition and its award ceremony in 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on January 16.

Imbued with the Party’s viewpoints, Viet Nam’s revolutionary press is not only a swift information channel but also a sharp weapon on the ideological front. The contributions of journalists have become an important driving force, directly contributing to national development in the new era.

On behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam on January 7, 2026, signed and promulgated Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture (Resolution 80). The resolution was issued at a pivotal moment, as the country enters a new era of development and moves towards major milestones marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the nation.

On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture.

On January 10, Nha Nam Publishing House officially introduced to readers the Kim Van Kieu edition on the occasion of the 260th anniversary of Great Poet Nguyen Du’s birth. The edition uses scholar Nguyen Van Vinh’s 1923 translation into the quoc ngu script, with illustrations by painter Nguyen Tu Nghiem.

Ha Noi is hosting the 'Creative Meetup' programme at Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area on January 10-11, aiming to connect creative resources, inspire ideas and launch the journey towards the Ha Noi Festival of Creative Design 2026 in November.

The parade aims to honour the nation’s tradition of learning, educate younger generations about history, and celebrate the heritage values of the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam).

Through image-rich and emotion-filled writing, “Viet Nam as Viewed from the Sea” by author Nguyen Thai Binh and an editorial team leads readers on a journey to explore a vivid, multi-dimensional and richly coloured portrait of Viet Nam’s seas and islands today.

On the morning of January 6, the National Museum of History opened a thematic exhibition titled “Spring – The Beginning of Victory” in Ha Noi.

The Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences on January 5 opened an exhibition space titled “Under the Glorious Party Flag: Viet Nam’s 40 Years of Doi Moi (Renewal) and Aspirations in an Era of National Rise”.

The Voice of Viet Nam (VOV) on the evening of January 5 staged the arts programme “With the Party, Wholehearted Trust and Love” at Ho Guom Theatre, Ha Noi.

According to information from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Government Office has issued a document to the minister as well as the chairpersons of the People’s Committees of Ha Noi, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, and Hai Phong, conveying the directive of Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on the preparation of scientific dossiers for “Pho” (Vietnamese noodle soup) and “Water Puppetry” to be proposed for inscription on UNESCO’s Lists.