HCMC – Vietnam aims to raise the contribution of cultural and creative industries to 9% of GDP by 2045 under Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo.

The resolution, presented at a nationwide conference on February 25 with more than two million participants, sets out a strategy to make cultural industries a pillar of sustainable development. By 2030, cultural industries are expected to contribute 7% of GDP. The plan also calls for developing five to 10 national cultural industry brands, establishing one to three additional Vietnamese cultural centers abroad, and securing UNESCO recognition for five more cultural heritage sites. Vietnam also aims to build five international cultural and arts festivals in fields such as film, music, and visual arts. The resolution sets specific institutional and funding targets. At least 2% of annual state budget spending will be allocated to culture. All local governments and armed forces must establish cultural institutions to support public participation and creative activities. The plan requires full digitization of all nationally recognized cultural heritage sites by 2026. It also calls for ensuring that all students in the national education system regularly participate in arts and cultural education. Key priorities include training cultural and artistic talent, applying digital technology in cultural development, and commissioning cultural and artistic works of national value. Looking further ahead, the resolution targets eight to 10 UNESCO-recognized heritage sites and 10 internationally recognized cultural festivals by 2045. Vietnam also aims to rank among the top three countries in ASEAN and the top 30 globally in soft power. Party General Secretary To Lam outlined five core tasks, including promoting national cultural values, building a healthy cultural environment, strengthening human development through education, expanding cultural industries as an economic driver, and reinforcing cultural values within the political system.