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.

The 2026 Spring Fair has left a strong impression on both domestic visitors and international guests, drawing unexpectedly large crowds. From those keen simply to explore and learn about Vietnamese culture to business leaders seeking new partnership opportunities, attendees have discovered a Viet Nam that is culturally distinctive, dynamic and creative.

A Vietnamese Pho Day was held in Beijing on February 5, spotlighting pho as a signature of Viet Nam’s national brand while promoting cultural exchange between Viet Nam, China and the wider international community, and supporting Vietnamese businesses in China in promoting their products and services.

At the ongoing 14th National Party Congress, on January 26, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung highlighted major directions to harness the intrinsic strength of Vietnamese culture and people, the foundation for rapid 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.

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” was launched in Viet Nam and several other countries on January 16, making it the world’s first cultural-cinematic event devoted exclusively to the theme of Vietnamese culture.

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.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on the evening of November 24 inspected preparations for the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25–27 under the theme “Green Transition in the Digital Era.”

The 34th Festival Changé d’Air, themed “Viet Nam – Culture, Art, Cuisine, Music and Life”, opened at Le Rabelais Cultural Centre in Changé city, Sarthe department of France, on November 6.

Authorities at all levels, people from all social strata, intellectuals, artists, researchers, and officials, are actively providing feedback on the draft documents that will be presented at the 14th National Party Congress, with the promotion of Viet Nam’s cultural and human strengths in the new era among issues drawing great attention.

Autumn Fair 2025 is drawing major public attention as it is being held on a national scale. It is not only a trade event but also as a festival to honour and promote the quintessence of Vietnamese culture. The event promises to offer a unique cultural experience for visitors.

To comprehensively develop Vietnamese culture and people towards truly creating a strategic breakthrough, the 14th Congress documents do not just stop at orientation but need to have clear solutions and implementation mechanisms.

With the aim of honouring exemplary journalistic works that contribute to advancing the cause of cultural development, the 2025 National Press Awards “For the Cause of Developing Vietnamese Culture” continues to affirm its position as one of the country’s most prestigious specialised awards, attracting strong interest from press agencies and the public nationwide.

Vietnamese artists from the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, invited as an honorary guest, brought distinctive performances to the vibrant atmosphere of the Korean Expo 2025 held in Paris on October 4.

A global network for Vietnamese language and cultural teaching was launched in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, on September 29 in the face of a growing need for upholding the traditional culture among the over 6 million overseas Vietnamese across over 130 countries and territories.

Party General Secretary To Lam has signed and issued four important resolutions, which are considered to be fundamental institutional pillars, creating a strong driving force to move our country forward in the new era. In the cultural field, the “quartet of resolutions” has truly created a new impetus, contributing to the breakthrough development of Vietnamese culture.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent congratulations to Duc Phuc after the singer won the first prize at the international music contest Intervision 2025 in Moscow, Russia.