During a recent press conference held in Hanoi on December 19th, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) emphasized the importance of cultural industries in socio-economic development. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Trinh Thi Thuy, stated that this event aims to highlight the role and significance of cultural industries, as well as the implementation of the Party’s directives and resolutions on developing these industries in Vietnam. The conference will also report on the progress of the National Strategy for the Development of Vietnamese Cultural Industries until 2020, with a vision for 2030, with a focus on reviewing achievements and developments in each sector. Representatives from various ministries, agencies, localities, associations, scientists, and businesses will gather to share success models, innovative approaches, and propose directions, solutions, mechanisms, and policies for the development of cultural industries in the coming years. The conference will also serve as a collaborative platform to transform cultural industries into an economic pillar of the country by supporting the production of products and services that have strong development potential and carry significant Vietnamese value. The government and Prime Minister will assign specific tasks based on the conference’s results and issue solutions, mechanisms, and policies to drive this effort forward.
Border guards assist locals in daily life
Over the years, apart from safeguarding the country’s land border, border guards in Phieng Pan border post, Mai Son district, the northern mountainous province of Son La, have been helping the locals improve their livelihood.
PM: Vietnam maintaining support for virus-hit nations
Vietnam will continue supporting countries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, maintain normal economic activities with them, and provide them with basic necessities, including food, as needed, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said when addressing the Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 held online on April 14.
Vietnam Assists Nations Struggling with Covid-19 Impact
Vietnam will continue supporting countries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, maintain normal economic activities with them, and provide them with basic necessities, including food, as needed, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said when addressing the Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 held online on April 14.
WB report provides policy advice for Vietnam to maintain quality growth
The World Bank (WB) released a report on May 27, offering policy recommendations to help Vietnam maintain quality growth through more dynamic firms, more efficient infrastructure, skills, and a move toward a greener economy.
Quang Binh pursues sustainable cage fishing
Cage fishing has proven to be an effective model in many places around Vietnam. For farmers in Con Se village, Quang Loc commune, Ba Don town, in the central province of Quang Binh, the new model is helping them escape from poverty.
