According to the ministry, the law is designed to institutionalize key Party policies on cultural industry development, including objectives outlined in Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW and other national strategies covering socio-economic development, public finance and medium-term public investment for 2026–2030.

The draft legislation would formally recognize cultural industries as an official component of Vietnam's economic structure after more than a decade of policy development.

Officials say the new legal framework is intended to strengthen value chains across the sector, encourage higher-value production, expand exports and attract strategic foreign direct investment (FDI).

The government also aims to accelerate the sector's contribution to the economy, targeting cultural industries to account for at least 7% of Vietnam's GDP as early as possible, rather than waiting until 2030.

Beyond economic objectives, the ministry said the law is expected to strengthen the international presence of Vietnamese culture, enhance the country's national brand and expand Vietnam's cultural soft power.

Nine chapters covering key policy areas

The draft law contains nine chapters and 60 articles, setting out regulations governing cultural industry development together with the rights and responsibilities of relevant government agencies, organizations and individuals.

The legislation would apply to both domestic and foreign organizations, businesses and individuals involved in Vietnam's cultural industries.

Following a review of existing legal gaps and regulatory challenges, the draft focuses on six major policy areas:

Cultural industry ecosystems
Intellectual property
Human resources
Infrastructure
Market development

The ministry said these measures are intended to address long-standing obstacles while creating stronger conditions for sustainable growth across the creative economy.

Officials said feedback collected during the consultation period will help refine the draft law to ensure it is practical, coherent and aligned with Vietnam's next stage of cultural and economic development.

The ministry said it expects the legislation to become an important driver of economic growth while helping preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural values both domestically and internationally.

Tinh Le