Hanoi, Jan. 25 -- Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture demonstrates the Party's political determination to truly make culture a solid foundation, an important endogenous resource, a powerful driving force, a key pillar and a regulating system for the country's rapid and sustainable development.

A comprehensive upgrade of culture's role

Many experts note that the most prominent and profound new feature of Resolution 80-NQ/TW compared to previous documents is the comprehensive upgrading of culture's role. Culture is not only identified as a goal and the spiritual foundation of society, but also affirmed as a "regulating system" for the nation's fast and sustainable development.

The resolution ...