Building on the success of the first edition in 2023, this year’s Ho Chi Minh City Short Film Festival continues to promote the development of a dynamic, professional, and internationally integrated film environment in the city.

The Viet Nam space was opened at the Foire de Paris on May 4 by the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, marking the country’s continued presence at one of Europe’s most prominent trade and cultural events.

First Lady of the Republic of Korea Kim Hea Kyung attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 with a wide range of vibrant activities in Ha Noi on April 23, as part of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Viet Nam.

To ensure the lifeblood of heritage is preserved and continues to shine, artisans in Bac Ninh have constantly innovated and actively engaged in promotional and experiential activities, bringing heritage closer to the community.

A series of vibrant cultural and tourism activities officially kicked off on April 20 at the Hung Kings Temple historical relic site, marking the start of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the 2026 Ancestor Land Culture and Tourism Week.

The Ha Noi Tourism Festival 2026, highlighting green tourism and digital experiences wrapped up on March 15 at Thong Nhat Park after three days of activities.

For many years, the approach to investing in culture has often been heavily focused on preservation, maintaining traditional activities and supporting physical infrastructure, leading to a situation in which resources have not been fully utilised and the effectiveness of investment has not been commensurate with potential.

Nearly 200 Lao–Vietnamese bilingual titles are on display at the sixth International Book and Culture Festival in Vientiane, reflecting the close and enduring ties between Viet Nam and Laos.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Gia Lai provincial People’s Committee, held an international press briefing in Hanoi on March 5 to introduce the Visit Viet Nam Year – Gia Lai 2026 under the theme "Mountains embrace the Sea".

A photo exhibition titled "Celebrating the Party, the Spring, and the Success of the 14th National Party Congress" opened on January 28 at the 29 Hang Bai Exhibition Hall in Ha Noi.

In the context of the global and regional economy undergoing complex and unpredictable fluctuations, profoundly impacting production and business activities, there is an urgent need to build a community of enterprises and entrepreneurs with ethics and culture in business, meeting high standards of transparency, integrity, social responsibility, and sustainable development.

Throughout the long history of nation building and defence, culture has always been a solid spiritual foundation and a source of strength, enabling our people to overcome every challenge. Every transformation of the country has been closely linked with the development of cultural thought.

Culture is a firm spiritual foundation that forges national character, unites collective strength, and plays a vital role in safeguarding independence, freedom and territorial integrity. In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and deep international integration, culture also serves as a form of soft power, asserting the nation’s standing on the global stage.

Traditional games allow children to experience collective activities that enrich their inner lives. They are not merely a source of joy; they also safeguard folk wisdom, community values, and the Vietnamese spirit embedded in every movement and melody. Introducing traditional games into schools is a way to teach culture, foster patriotism, compassion, and creativity among the younger generation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised that the culture, sports, and tourism sector must embrace innovative mindset and decisive action to achieve tangible results, creating a vibrant space for development in the new era and positioning culture as both intrinsic strength of the nation and spiritual foundation of its people.

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

Vietnamese culture and cuisine were in the spotlight at the annual International Christmas Charity Bazaar held on November 23 at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, with the Embassy of Viet Nam and the Vietnamese community in Sri Lanka presenting a vibrant showcase.

Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Woo Won Shik and his spouse Shin Kyunghye visited Ninh Binh province on November 22, as part of their three-day official visit to Viet Nam.

The initiative highlights UNESCO’s pioneering role in making culture an independent pillar contributing to sustainable development at both national and global levels — a motivation to maintain peace, promote creative industries, and protect cultural diversity and inclusive economic growth, and enhance social cohesion.

National Assembly deputies have commended the innovative spirit and strategic vision reflected in the draft Political Report submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, particularly its reaffirmation of the vital role of culture, people, and Vietnamese value systems in the country’s sustainable development.