Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Hanoi is stepping up efforts to turn its cultural heritage into a driver of the creative economy by adopting a long-term and ecosystem-based approach aimed at making creativity a pillar of the capital's sustainable development.

Since joining UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in the field of design in October 2019, Hanoi has entered a crucial phase of transformation in its development mindset. Over four editions, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival has evolved from a standalone cultural event into a platform for testing new models that bring together heritage, community, and creativity within the economic sphere.

The festival has helped revive a number of heritage sites once neglected and foster a growing network of creat...