The demand for remote research and learning is increasing rapidly, while many libraries in Hanoi still operate based on the logic of physical stacks and on-site service. Libraries in Hanoi are implementing digital transformation as an official mandate, but the more critical questions remain: To what extent has digitization reached, whom does it serve, and…
Hanoi is entering a robust phase of development in its creative industries. The city boasts numerous artistic practices nurtured over time, grown through the persistence of those pursuing cultural values and long-term thinking. Selected by the British Council, the individuals and organizations featured in the Creative Vision publication represent diverse “cross-sections”: experimental art, original music…
The Seoul Design Foundation (SDF), under the leadership of CEO Kang Heui Cha, has announced that Seoul has been selected to host the World Design Congress 2027 of the World Design Organization (WDO). The event will also mark the 70th anniversary of WDO. This decision further affirms Seoul’s prominent role within the international design network,…
On the evening of 20 September 2025, at the Vietnam National Exhibition Centre (Dong Anh, Hanoi), Vietnam Television (VTV) organised the V FEST – Vietnam Today mega concert, marking the finale of a series of artistic activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day (2 September), and the 55th anniversary of VTV’s…
Hanoi possesses rare advantages in terms of heritage, traditional craft villages and streets, creative spaces, and a dense network of festivals and events. The city has also placed the cultural industry at the center of its policies, with Resolution 09-NQ/TU in 2022, Resolution 24/2025/NQ-HĐND in 2025, and the goal of increasing its contribution to the…
In the final days of August, Hanoi enters a period of preparation for the 80th anniversary of National Day. From Ba Dinh Square to Hoan Kiem Lake, and from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel to the Old Quarter, a series of activities has been scheduled, bringing residents and visitors together within a shared space of…
