Vietnamese press revolutionizes cultural economy: Forum in Hai Phong!

Vietnamese press revolutionizes cultural economy: Forum in Hai Phong!

Haiphong, Vietnam - On May 31, 2025, an important forum took place in Haiphong, which is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press. Organized by various institutions, including the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, Vietnamese television and the People's Committee of the City of Haiphong, served the event of discussion about the role of the press in the promotion of the cultural economy in 2025. The forum entitled "The role of the press in the promotion of the development of the cultural economy in 2025" and has the goal, the understanding of the role of the cultural industries in socio -mandatory To promote the development process of Vietnam.

in his opening speeches, Le Hai Binh, the deputy minister of culture, sport and tourism, referred to relevant political documents, including Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW and the conclusion No. 76-Kl/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture. He highlighted the press role of the press in the cultural industry, especially at a time that is characterized by digital challenges. The press is an essential means of communication and part of the value chain in the cultural economy.

focus on innovation and digital transformation

Le Hai Binh also emphasized the need to develop new cultural products based on traditional values. The press should help to shape the public's enjoyment experience and to improve its quality. A central concern was the request that every editorial team should be a "cultural house" and a "house of digital transformation". This throws a light on the challenges in front of which the press is facing, especially with regard to digital transformation and public adjustment.

Le Quoc Minh, the editor-in-chief of the Nhan Dan newspaper, confirmed the importance of granting cultural topics more space in reporting. He suggested that the proportion of cultural reporting should be increased from currently 20 % to 25-30 %. Tran Thi Hoang Mai, the director of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism in Hai Phong, referred to projects to promote cultural life and tourism in the region. The cooperation between the press and the cultural industry was emphasized as crucial to raise public awareness of the national cultural heritage.

digital transformation as a key to development

In addition to the discussions in the forum, Vietnam underlines digital transformation as an important impulse for economic development in the context of globalization. The state plans extensive reforms to create new economic incentives. The Social Insurance Vietnam has already digitized 100 % of its public online services. These services are available on various platforms, including the VSSID app, and have shortened the duration of administrative procedures by an impressive 86 %.

Another sign of the success of digital applications in Vietnam is the increase in electronic trade, the income of which rose to $ 14 billion in 2021 to $ 20.5 billion in 2023. In addition, export of digital products has increased from over $ 113 billion in 2021 to more than $ 117 billion in 2023. World-leading technology groups show increasing interest in investments in Vietnam, especially in the areas of electronics, semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence.

Vietnam pursues a national strategy to promote research and application of artificial intelligence with the aim of becoming a center for innovation in Southeast Asia by 2030. The digital transformation is therefore not only a technological concern, but also a comprehensive strategic plan that is supposed to bring Vietnam to the 50 leading nations in the area of ​​electronic government and digital economy.

When the forum was closed, Le Hai Binh expressed hope for future innovations and a stronger cooperation between the press agencies in order to advance Vietnam's cultural development. The commitment to strengthen the role of the press in the cultural economy could thus make a significant contribution to the further development of the country.

For more information, read the reports from vietnam.vn and vovworld.vn .