People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien becomes Chairman of Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association

On July 11, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association for the Development of Cultural Industries held its first Congress, marking an important milestone in the country's strategy for developing cultural industries in the era of knowledge economy and international integration.

The Vietnam Association for the Development of Cultural Industries was established under Decision No. 541/QD-BNV dated May 30, 2025 of the Ministry of Home Affairs , as a socio-professional organization operating nationwide, gathering individuals and organizations operating in the fields of culture, creativity, technology, education, business, investment... to connect resources, promote policies, develop the market and ecosystem of Vietnam's cultural industry.

The establishment of the Association is a historical milestone, not only for those working in the field of culture and arts, but also for the whole society when culture is placed in its rightful role as a pillar: both the spiritual foundation of the nation and an endogenous resource for sustainable socio -economic development.

Deputy Director of the Department of Non -Governmental Organizations (Ministry of Home Affairs) Pham Thu Hang presented the Decision to establish the Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association to Mr. Vuong Duy Bien, Chairman of the Association.

The first Congress of the Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association was attended by representatives of central and local ministries, branches, international organizations, universities, research institutes, and many artists, businesses, and organizations operating in the fields of culture, creativity, media, and technology.

At the Congress, the Association officially approved the Charter and elected an Executive Committee of 46 members. At the same time, the Congress also elected key leadership positions for the 2025-2030 term, in which People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien was elected as President of the Association.

The Congress elected the Executive Committee and leadership positions of the Association for the 2025 - 2030 term, in which People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien was elected as Chairman of the Association.

Speaking at the Congress, Chairman of the Vietnam Cultural Industry Association, People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien, shared: Vietnam's cultural industry has yet to fully exploit its potential due to the lack of a complete legal framework, high-quality human resources, investment capital and effective communication strategy. Therefore, the establishment of the Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association is expected to create a breakthrough, connecting socialized resources to promote the development of cultural industries.

The Vietnam Association for the Development of Cultural Industries was established with the aim of promoting the development of cultural industries to become a key economic sector, associated with the preservation and promotion of national cultural values; Building a healthy creative environment, respecting intellectual property rights, nurturing talents and encouraging innovation in the fields of cultural industries; Connecting organizations, individuals and businesses in the industry to enhance cooperation, share resources, support product and market development.

Chairman of Vietnam Association of Cultural Industries, People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien speaks at the Congress

At the same time, contribute to building and promoting the national cultural brand, promoting the export of cultural and artistic products to the region and the world; Consulting, reviewing policies, making recommendations to state agencies on mechanisms and policies for developing cultural industries, etc.; Organizing training activities to improve management capacity, creativity, copyright, digital transformation, and communication for members, etc.

"With the vision of becoming a national focal organization promoting the development of cultural industries in a professional - creative - integrated - sustainable manner, the Association establishes core values including: Creativity - Identity - Connection - Market creation - Sustainable development. The Association will focus on implementing strategic tasks such as: connecting the industry ecosystem, proposing policies, promoting the market, supporting human resource training, promoting digital transformation, innovation and international integration in the field of Cultural Industry" - People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien emphasized.

Congress scene

Thereby, it can be affirmed that the establishment of the Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association is not only a welcome signal for the cultural and artistic community, but also a strategic step in affirming culture as a soft power of the country - an endogenous resource for the development of the knowledge economy. /.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/nsnd-vuong-duy-bien-lam-chu-tich-hiep-hoi-phat-trien-cong-nghiep-van-hoa-viet-nam-2025071118184931.htm