Hanoi, Jan. 22 -- The Politburo's Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, issued on the eve of the 14th National Party Congress, demonstrates the Party's strong political resolve to truly position the sphere as a firm foundation, a vital endogenous resource and a powerful driving force for the country's rapid and sustainable development. Many cultural researchers have noted that compared with previous documents, the most distinctive feature of Resolution 80 is its clear affirmation that culture is not only a goal and the spiritual foundation of society, but also an endogenous resource and a form of soft power for national development. Culture as an endogenous resource and a pillar of development Associate Profess...