Paris, Oct. 31 -- Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam's first - and Southeast Asia's only - representative in this category. On the occasion of World Cities Day (October 31), the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) officially designated 58 cities as new members of the UCCN, including HCM City. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van described the recognition a milestone in the materialisation of the Party and State's policies on international integration and cultural revitalisation in the new era. It also reflects the country's commitment to promoting cultural diplomacy and developing cultural and creative industries, in line w...