Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long: Turning emulation movements into a driving force for innovation, creativity and dedication

According to Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long, in the coming time, the new development context will bring opportunities and advantages but also pose many difficulties and challenges; requiring sectors and levels, including the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector, to continue to unite and make efforts, turning emulation movements into a driving force for innovation, creativity and dedication; so that each emulation movement becomes a specific and practical action, associated with the tasks of each agency, unit and locality, contributing to building a comprehensively developed, modern and integrated sector.

On the morning of September 25, at the Hanoi Opera House, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism solemnly held the 4th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 2025.

Attending the Congress were: Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long; Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Phan Tam; representatives of leaders of a number of central and local departments, ministries, branches; leaders of units under the Ministry and more than 300 delegates who are typical examples in various fields of work.

Delegates attending the 4th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 2025.

Speaking at the Congress, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long emphasized: Emulation has profound and broad significance, awakening people's creative potential, while promoting patriotism and international spirit towards a common goal.

During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh once advised: "The purpose of patriotic emulation is to make the resistance war win quickly and the nation-building succeed quickly. Emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, and those who emulate are the most patriotic."

Following Uncle Ho's teachings, over the years, the patriotic emulation movement has always developed strongly and extensively, with many innovations in content and methods; it has encouraged and motivated the whole nation to strive to compete, overcome difficulties and challenges, and achieve great achievements of historical significance in the cause of innovation, construction and protection of the Fatherland.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long speaks at the Congress.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has played an active role in contributing to the emulation movement and those achievements of the country with many important achievements, notably:

Continue to strongly transform the mindset from "doing culture" to "state management of culture". Institutions, mechanisms and policies on culture, sports and tourism are supplemented, newly developed, increasingly perfected, comprehensive and profound; the system of legal documents is relatively complete with 433 legal documents.

The work of preserving, embellishing and promoting traditional cultural values ​​and cultural heritage has achieved many results, many major cultural events have been successfully organized, mobilizing the participation of the masses. Many valuable cultural heritages of Vietnam have been recognized and listed by UNESCO. The system of cultural institutions has been basically formed from the central to local levels, contributing to gradually narrowing the gap in cultural enjoyment between regions.

Cultural industries continue to develop. Foreign activities in culture, sports and tourism, promoting the image of the country, people and Vietnamese culture and arts abroad continue to be promoted.

Tourism has recovered strongly after the pandemic, and in recent years has grown beyond its set targets, and is considered an economic bright spot; in the first 8 months of 2025, the total number of international tourists to Vietnam reached nearly 14 million, an increase of nearly 22% over the same period in 2024; total revenue is estimated at over 700 trillion VND. Vietnam tourism has received many international awards from prestigious international organizations around the world.

Mass sports continue to develop strongly, spreading to all ages and regions. High-performance sports have achieved some positive results. The 2025 happiness index increased by 8 places compared to 2024; Vietnam's Human Development Index (HDI) has improved significantly, much higher than that of countries with the same income level.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long and Minister Nguyen Van Hung, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, presented the title of Labor Hero to coach Mai Duc Chung.

In particular, the Ministry has successfully coordinated the organization of many major events of the country such as: the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day, the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day September 2.

"We commend the efforts and warmly congratulate the achievements that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has achieved in recent times, actively contributing to the overall development achievements of the whole country.

In particular, today's Congress honors 300 typical advanced examples - people who have not only become the pride of the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector, but also contributed to making the country famous, a source of encouragement and motivation for all classes of people to continue to enthusiastically compete and achieve more achievements in the new era of development of the country," the Deputy Prime Minister expressed.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long, in the coming time, the new development context will bring opportunities and advantages but also pose many difficulties and challenges; requiring sectors and levels, including the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector, to continue to unite and make efforts, turning emulation movements into a driving force for innovation, creativity and dedication; so that each emulation movement becomes a specific and practical action, associated with the tasks of each agency, unit and locality, contributing to building a comprehensively developed, modern and integrated sector.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long noted 6 additional tasks for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Basically agreeing with the directions, tasks and solutions set out by the Congress, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long noted the following additional contents:

Firstly, continue to preserve and promote the nation's traditional cultural values, build a healthy cultural life; link the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life" with the National Target Program on building new rural areas and civilized urban areas. Focus on building a draft Resolution of the Politburo on Revival and Development of Vietnamese Culture in the New Era.

Early decision on investment in the National Target Program on Cultural Development within authority. Launch and implement creative emulation, spread initiatives on preserving and conserving cultural heritage, create a healthy cultural environment and promote the development of cultural and entertainment industries.

Second, develop sustainable, creative, professional, civilized tourism, becoming a key economic sector. Strongly promote emulation movements, encourage localities and businesses to innovate in each tourism product and service; build a smart tourism ecosystem, develop green tourism products, and enhance Vietnam's position on the world tourism map.

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  Compete to implement the action declaration of the Ministry and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism: "Culture is the foundation - Information is the conduit - Sports is the strength - Tourism is the connecting bridge"

Third, promote the movement "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", linking physical training and sports competition with improving health, stature and quality of human resources. Organize emulation movements in high-performance sports, aiming at professionalization and socialization, focusing on investment in strong sports, gradually improving the position of Vietnamese sports.

Fourth, further promote the role of press and publishing as a sharp tool of the Party and State on the ideological and cultural front, a trusted forum for the people and a bridge to promote the image of Vietnam to the world. Build a digital media ecosystem, multi-platform electronic publishing, apply new technology to serve the people quickly, accurately and modernly.

Fifth, promote digital transformation; synchronously deploy digital technology applications in the management and digitization of heritage, museums, libraries, and cinema; develop online cultural promotion platforms, and move towards building large databases throughout the industry; innovate sports training with modern technology; apply digital technology in management, operation, emulation and rewards, ensuring publicity, transparency, and timeliness.

Sixth, comprehensively innovate the emulation and reward movement in a practical and effective manner, linked to political and professional tasks. Rewards must be public, transparent, timely, focusing on direct workers, cadres who are close to the grassroots, remote areas, and especially difficult areas. Strengthen propaganda, multiply advanced models, and spread the spirit of patriotic emulation throughout society.

"With the spirit of "pioneering, breaking through, and creating space for the development of Culture, Sports and Tourism", I hope and believe that all cadres, civil servants, public employees, artists, and those working in the field of Culture, Sports and Tourism will further promote the fine traditions and achievements; continue to promote the spirit of pioneering, breaking through, and creating space for the development of Culture, Sports and Tourism, contributing to the rapid and sustainable development of the country in the new era", the Deputy Prime Minister expressed.

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