Paris, Jan. 16 -- The 14th National Party Congress is expected to continue reaffirming the role of culture as the spiritual foundation of society, a driving force for sustainable development, and an important pillar of national soft power amid deep international integration. Talking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Paris, Le Y Linh, a music researcher living and working in France, said culture should be placed on an equal footing with other sectors in the country's development strategy. According to her, investment in culture should go beyond preservation and be closely linked with creativity, so that cultural values are not only safeguarded but also continue to evolve in contemporary life. From the perspective of a music practit...