At a roundtable discussion on Viet Nam's role in modern international politics, held in Moscow on August 19, Russian and international delegates highly praised the power of Vietnamese culture in promoting exchanges, strengthening mutual understanding and connecting peoples.

At the recent second meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed one of the four major gaps in the implementation of Resolution No.80-NQ/TW that the appeal and outreach of positive cultural values in the digital environment have not kept pace with the rapid development of digital platforms and content. 

In the current context, cultural identity, the quality of the living environment, tourism appeal and creative capacity are increasingly becoming the decisive factors underpinning a city's competitiveness. In other words, what was once regarded as the “heritage of the past” is gradually becoming the “resource of the future”.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam called for a stronger emphasis on three major overhauls to reshape Viet Nam’s socialist culture in the new era while addressing the second session of the Central Steering Committee for Vietnamese culture development in Ha Noi on July 13.

In the heart of Paris, France, Vietnamese culture came alive on June 13 and 14 with the third “Xin chao Viet Nam – Bonjour Viet Nam” Festival, held at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France.

The Film Department, the Viet Nam Tourism Development Support Fund, the Viet Nam National Museum of History, the VTC Multimedia Corporation, and YouTube have jointly announced a cooperation programme to strengthen capacity for developing a digital content ecosystem.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture is a significant policy breakthrough, with its commitment to allocate at least 2% of annual state budget expenditure to create new momentum for sustainable national development.

The Vietnamese Embassy, together with other ASEAN countries' embassies in Greece and the charity organisation “Friends of Children”, co-organised the 4th ASEAN Plus Friends Bazaar in Athens on May 9–10.

The National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to discuss a proposal to establish Dong Nai as a centrally-run city on April 22, as part of its ongoing first session of the 16th legislature.

In many Party documents on building and developing the Vietnamese culture and people, the task of preserving and promoting traditional artistic values has always been identified as a consistent, long-term requirement. Cultural heritage, including traditional arts, is not only “memory” but an important internal resource that helps nurture identity and create national soft power.

Viet Nam delivered a vibrant showcase of culture and heritage at the 2026 Macau International Parade, captivating international audiences with traditional costumes and dynamic performances presented by the Vietnamese Overseas Association in Macau (China).

A cultural and artistic programme titled “Colours of Spring” was held in Paris on March 8, offering audiences an array of performances that highlighted the diversity and beauty of Viet Nam’s traditional culture.

Vietnamese culture left a strong impression at France’s largest Lunar New Year parade, held on March 1 in Paris’ 13th arrondissement, drawing hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors.

The Politburo’s Resolution 79-NQ/TW on developing the state-run economic sector and Resolution 80-NQ/TW on advancing Vietnamese culture aim to reinforce material and spiritual internal capacity, affirming the resolve to build an independent, self-reliant, dynamic, and efficient economy deeply integrated into global markets while building an advanced Vietnamese culture rich in national identity, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat held a nationwide conference in Ha Noi on February 25 to study, disseminate and implement the Politburo’s Resolution No.79-NQ/TW on developing the state-owned economic sector and Resolution No.80-NQ/TW on developing Vietnamese culture.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for drastic efforts to promptly translate the culture-related contents of the 14th National Party Congress's Resolution and the Politburo’s Resolution No.80-NQ/TW on developing Vietnamese culture into concrete and effective actions.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a Lunar New Year (Tet) reception for outstanding intellectuals, artists, journalists, athletes, coaches and representatives of cultural and tourism enterprises in Ha Noi on February 23.

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh called for enhanced capacity building, experience sharing, stronger international cooperation and effective implementation of the recommendations related to Article 16 on preferential treatment for developing countries.

As Tet draws near each year, Vietnamese enterprises in Cambodia hold spring get-togethers with shared activities such as wrapping banh chung and cooking the flavours of home, bringing Vietnamese culture to the community and closer to Cambodian friends.

In the new era — the era of the nation’s rise — cultural diplomacy is no longer merely a bridge of friendship but has become a sharp “soft power” tool and a key pillar of comprehensive modern diplomacy.