Vietnam strengthens ties with British Council in cultural, creative sectors
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong called for the British Council’s continued support for Vietnam in cultural and creative sectors while meeting with council leaders in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 2.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong (centre) meets with representatives of the British Council on November 2 (Photo: bvhttdl.gov.vn)
Glasgow (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang DaoCuong called for the British Council’s continued support for Vietnam incultural and creative sectors while meeting with council leaders in Glasgow,Scotland, on November 2.
Cuongwas accompanying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a trip to the UK toattend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of theParties (COP26) from October 31 to November 3.
Hesaid Vietnam and the UK have promoted and obtained certain progress in culturalcollaboration, especially through cooperation activities with the BritishCouncil. He appreciated the council’s coordination with and support for Vietnamto implement the development strategy for cultural industries.
TheDeputy Minister asked the British Council to keep working with his ministry tohelp effectively implement the joint statement on the Vietnam - UK strategicpartnership.
Hecalled for more assistance for Vietnam to develop cultural industries and applyIT to the creation of arts, suggesting the council share experience andknowledge to help the country carry out a project on developing creative citiesfor joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and capitalise on culturalheritage in tourism development.
Representativesof the British Council, including Regional Director for Education and Societyin East Asia Alison Barrett, Director of the council’s Global Network Charlie Walker, and Director for Strategy and MarketingChristopher Wade, said Vietnam holds a specially important position in itsactivities.
The BritishCouncil will step up youth-oriented activities through arts programmes andprojects so as to encourage the young to express their ideas and proposesolutions to social issues like climate change and migration. It will alsodevelop handbooks for start-ups in cultural, artistic, and creative sectors,they noted.
The two sidesagreed to coordinate with each other to organise events marking the 50th founding anniversary of the Vietnam - UK diplomatic relations in 2023. Theywill also keep enhancing ties in cultural and creative sectors, thereby helpingto foster the two countries’ strategic partnership in the time ahead./.
Organisations, collectives and craftsmen from 18 countries, including Vietnam, have the opportunity to receive financial support for the sustainable development of traditional handicrafts.
The Plan of Action on tertiary education between the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and Wales authorities in Edinburgh city, Scotland was exchanged on October 31.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam on November 1 met with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel in London, where the former affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with the UK.
Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung and the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Chris Philp signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy and digital transformation on November 1 (London time).
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong (centre) meets with representatives of the British Council on November 2 (Photo: bvhttdl.gov.vn) 
