Vietnam reshapes cultural development committee with 9 Politburo members

Hanoi, Vietnam – The Vietnamese Politburo has announced a significant restructuring of its Central Steering Committee for Cultural Development, elevating the body's prominence by including nine of its own members. The committee, now chaired by Politburo member and Standing Secretary of the Central Committee Tran Cam Tu, is tasked with guiding the nation's cultural advancement.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, both Politburo members, have been appointed as deputy chairs. The expanded committee includes 23 members, comprising various high-ranking officials such as Politburo member and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai, and Politburo member and Head of the Central Organization Commission Nguyen Duy Ngoc.

The committee's mandate is to research and propose policies to the Politburo and Secretariat for Vietnam's cultural development. A key focus will be the implementation of Politburo Resolution 80, which outlines strategies for cultural advancement. The committee will also coordinate with party committees and organizations to oversee cultural initiatives across the country.