Hanoi, April 20 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Lawmakers called for turning the Politburo's Resolution 80-NQ/TW into a binding resolution as they debated ways to revitalise the nation's cultural foundations during group discussions in Hanoi on April 20 over the National Assembly's draft resolution on Vietnamese cultural development.

The draft resolution seeks to lure more investment into cultural industries, aiming for the sector to contribute 7% to GDP by 2030 and 9% by 2045. It also sets ambitious goals of ranking Vietnam among the top three countries in Southeast Asia and the global top 30 for national soft power.

Avoiding blanket incentives

Lawmakers broadly backed Article 2 of the draft, which would designate November 24 as Vietnam Culture Day,...