Vietnamese cultural economy: Future Forum with artists and experts

Vietnamese cultural economy: Future Forum with artists and experts

Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt, Vietnam - On June 11, 2025, an important seminar took place in Vietnam, which devoted itself to the future of the Vietnamese cultural economy. The event was aimed at managers, artists, experts and agency representatives to discuss the development of this industry. Le Minh Tuan, deputy director of the copyright department, emphasized the great interest in cultural and economic development, which is of great importance for the country. He emphasized the need to include various agencies, industries and media in forums for information spread in order to reach a broader public

A central topic of the seminar was the training of specialists in the cultural industry. Nguyen Tan Kiet, Head of the Department of Art Management in Ho Chi Minh-Stadt, announced that the development of human resources should begin in childhood. This was also supported by the popular singer Hoa Minzy, who reported on her passion for singing and pointed out the lack of early training. The demand to integrate art subjects in primary and secondary schools to promote talent was confirmed by the singer St Son Thach, who offered his support as a teaching assistant.

The role of cultural identity

Another point was the use of technology and social networks to spread Vietnamese national identity. This is particularly important in a globalized world in which cultural influences can be spread quickly. The discussions at the seminar are part of a greater endeavor to present Vietnamese culture in various formats and platforms.

cultural connections to Germany

The cultural connections between Germany and Vietnam have a long tradition. As early as 1955, the first Vietnamese guests, the "Moritzburger", traveled to the former GDR. Around 70,000 Vietnamese were trained in the GDR or worked there, including 7,000 academics. Even today, Vietnam is a focus country of the campaign for the internationalization of the university location Germany. According to information from 2021, around 7,600 Vietnamese students study at German universities.

The Goethe Institute in Hanoi, which has been active since 1997, conveys a modern image of Germany and its culture. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has had a branch in Vietnam since October 2003, and the central office for foreign school (ZFA) has been working with a partner school initiative in Vietnam since the beginning of 2008. These initiatives are part of a government agreement that signed on May 10, 1990 and came into force on March 6, 1991.

The cooperation between Germany and Vietnam also includes important projects such as the Vietnamese-German University in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt and restoration projects such as the entrance gate to the grave facility of the emperor TU Duc in Hué. The temple complex "Dien Phung Tien" in Hué is currently being restored by a German team, which illustrates the deep cultural and historical connection between the two countries.