Vietnam's Communist Party Strengthens Leadership for Cultural Development

Vietnam's Communist Party has established a strong central leadership structure to solidify culture as the nation's spiritual foundation and a driver of economic growth. On July 13, at the second meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture held at the Party Central Committee headquarters, Party General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a significant speech on cultural promotion. In his address, General Secretary Lam emphasized the necessity of implementing concrete measures to overcome "gaps" in culture, ensuring it truly becomes a spiritual foundation and a driving force for growth. This signifies the execution of specific action plans aimed at "developing Vietnamese culture," a key priority for the Party. Notably, the recently adopted "Resolution No. 80" was highlighted as an initiative that will bring new development space for Vietnamese culture. This resolution outlines the direction for cultural policies and will promote the future development of cultural endeavors. Based on this resolution, the Party aims to contribute to the nation's sustainable development through the protection, promotion, and innovation of culture. Under Vietnam's one-party system, cultural policy is positioned as a crucial part of national strategy. While economic growth remains the top priority, the importance of culture is also being re-emphasized, and its promotion is considered vital for strengthening the nation's soft power and national cohesion. In its relations with China, maintaining and developing a unique cultural identity is important for enhancing regional influence.