Vietnam Harnesses Culture as Growth Driver
Vietnam is enhancing its strategy to leverage cultural heritage not just for preservation but as a new driver for economic growth by developing cultural products, spaces, and markets linked to innovation and global integration, following an action plan aimed at maximizing culture's economic value.
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