Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture demonstrates the Party’s political determination to truly make culture a solid foundation, an important endogenous resource, a powerful driving force, a key pillar and a regulating system for the country’s rapid, sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The first international short documentary film festival dedicated exclusively to Vietnamese culture, titled Viet Culture in Motion, has been launched by ART SPACE, a France-based association for cultural development promotion.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists has officially launched the 2026 national photo contest and exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage,” releasing the competition rules and calling for participation from both professional and amateur photographers.

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.

VOV.VN - A special programme Vietnamese Cultural Day was held at the China National Opera House in Beijing on December 21 to introduce the distinctive cultural values of Vietnam and its people to Chinese and international audiences.

VOV.VN - As many as 24 prizes valued at more than VND600 million were given to winners of the 2025 ‘Impressive Vietnam Tourism’ video/clip creation contest at an awards ceremony held in Hanoi on December 17.

The Tinh Hoa Viet 2025 Award, an nationwide award that honours contributors to the development of Vietnamese culture, has released its music video (MV) Vietnam Tinh Hoa on Youtube, conveying the message that preserving Vietnamese cultural identity relies on the creative community joining hands.

VOV.VN - Vietnam participated in the Salon de l’Asie 2025 cultural fair at Eurexpo in Lyon, France, on November 29-30, presenting a vibrant cultural space that attracted strong public interest at one of Europe’s major Asian cultural events.

Vietnamese culture and cuisine were highlighted at an annual tea party hosted by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane on November 25.

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