The resolution designates 2027-36 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development, providing a long-term framework for countries and the international community to step up action and further integrate culture into development policies.
Despite their sophisticated techniques and distinctive handmade products, many traditional craft villages continue to struggle to reach consumers. An ecosystem linking artisans with designers, businesses, technology and markets is needed to help preserve traditional skills while creating new economic opportunities.
The National Target Programme on New-style Rural Area Development identifies the preservation and promotion of cultural identity as a foundation for sustainable development. Therefore, new-style rural areas are not intended to become uniform or follow a common template, but to reflect the distinctive cultural identities of each village and community.
From 3D displays and virtual tours to AI assistants and digital collections, museums across Việt Nam are rethinking how heritage is preserved, presented and experienced, with technology opening new ways for the public to connect with the past.
Spread across more than 130 countries and territories, Việt Nam's community of more than 6.5 million people overseas is growing not only in size, but also in influence, expertise and its capacity to contribute to the homeland.
