Vietnam Accelerates Digital Tech Integration for Cultural Heritage Leverage

Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly defeated Kama Tsubasa of Japan 5–1 to take the title in the women's 68kg class, helping Vietnam complete its target at the continental tournament. Hanoi municipal police on August 14 issued a special arrest warrant for Doan Bao Chau, a well-known karate instructor, for making, storing, disseminating or spreading information, documents and materials aimed at opposing the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. As a flagship annual event, the Vietnam National Karate Championship plays a crucial role in offering athletes competitive experience and in promoting public awareness of the importance of physical fitness and sports participation. This is the first trail running race to be held on Con Dao, and it will be broadcast live across all HTV channels and digital platforms. Vietnam possesses a wealth of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, with tens of thousands of historical and cultural sites nationwide. Experts believe that, supported by digital technologies, these resources can become a major driver of culture, tourism, education and creative industries. Experts said that with market-oriented development, improved functionality, stronger storytelling and greater involvement from designers, businesses and market-connecting organisations, souvenirs could become a bridge linking Vietnam with the world while contributing to the growth of cultural industries and the creative economy. Jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and community in Slovakia, the annual event showcased Vietnam's rich cultural heritage while promoting people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship between the two countries. It will be the first time that MMA has been included in the continental games, which are organised every four years. The international tournament, endorsed by the Southeast Asian Esports Federation and recognised under Olympic-standard achievement criteria, will take place from July 9 to 12 at the My Dinh Athletics Palace in Hanoi as part of The Grand Esports 2026 series. Vietnam’s wushu team is ready to compete at the fourth Wushu Taolu World Cup, scheduled for July 7 and 8 in Haikou city in China’s Hainan province, and is aiming to prove abilities by winning gold. Taken together, the simultaneous push on copyright enforcement, heritage protection and heritage economy shows that Vietnam is delivering on the Resolution 80-NQ/TW’s core goals. By unlocking cultural soft power, policymakers aim to make culture a strategic engine of rapid, sustainable and identity-rich national development in a new era. The "Quoc Tu Giam in Art" exhibition features 60 works by 34 artists, capturing the historic site of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) complex in Hanoi through everything from archival documents to contemporary pieces. As esports continues to gain recognition as a key component of the digital sports economy, Vietnam's participation in EWC 2026 reflects the country's growing presence on the global esports stage while showcasing a dynamic, innovative Vietnam ready to compete at the highest international level. The final leg of Viet Culture in Motion in Belgium on July 3-5 presented a rich and diverse portrait of Vietnam. All films were subtitled in French and Dutch, making stories from Vietnam and Vietnamese communities worldwide accessible to audiences in Brussels. The Vietnamese tea cultural space at Vietnam Expo 2026 is designed not only to introduce tea products but also to build connections with distributors, business partners and tea enthusiasts in Thailand, supporting the expansion of Vietnamese tea into international markets. Over four editions, Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) has steadily established itself as a bridge connecting Vietnamese and Asian cinema with international audiences while creating new opportunities for Vietnam's film industry to integrate more deeply into the global market. Held in the heart of Hanoi's pedestrian zone, the "Crescendo – Symphony of Connection" concert blended classical music with the lively atmosphere of the capital, bringing orchestral performances beyond the traditional concert hall and closer to the public. Standing on the historic land of Quang Tri, alongside the Ben Hai River, the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel and the national martyrs’ cemeteries, people are reminded of the true value of peace and the sacrifices made for national independence, freedom and reunification. One of the exhibition's highlights is the "Our Sound" installation, where visitors become part of the artwork itself. As multiple participants interact simultaneously, sound and light merge into a shared composition, conveying messages of connection, sharing and collective responsibility for building sustainable communities in harmony with nature. The programme retraced the city's half-century journey of construction and development while conveying the affection and pride of people across the country for Vietnam's economic powerhouse. Unlike conventional fireworks that are launched directly into the sky, water fireworks are fired into the water first. After absorbing water, they burst upward from the surface, creating striking light effects against the backdrop of the Saigon River. Chinese entertainment stars are increasingly choosing outfits by Vietnamese designers for red carpet events, concerts, magazine shoots and international appearances, propelling Vietnamese fashion into the spotlight across Chinese social media and strengthening its presence in one of Asia's largest fashion markets. The “Vietnam Day in Skopje 2026” event has been held in the heart of Skopje, bringing Vietnam’s cultural heritage and contemporary image closer to the people of North Macedonia and international visitors. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.