Hanoi, April 24 -- This date marks the first National Cultural Conference in 1946. The conference was chaired by beloved President Ho Chi Minh.
On this day, entry fees to public cultural and sports venues may be waived or reduced, and citizens-especially young people-are encouraged to engage in cultural activities. The Government is also preparing amendments to the Labor Code to formalize this holiday.
The Resolution sets a target for cultural spending at a minimum of 2 percent of the State budget, alongside incentives to boost cultural industries.
These incentives include reduced VAT for activities like film production and sports services, and tax exemptions for bringing valuable Vietnamese cultural artifacts back from abroad.
The Reso...