An analysis of cultural industries in Vietnam and their roles in Vietnam's society and economy

Cultural industries are a form of industry that developed especially strongly in the mid-twentieth century. In many countries, the cultural industries have become the mainstay of the country's social and economic development. Development of cultural industries is gradually becoming a common awareness of many countries. The proportion of cultural industries in the economic systems of many countries has been raised at a rapid rate. There are many different concepts of cultural industries, but most countries are now recognizing and gradually asserting culture as an industry. Especially in the booming context of 4.0, the cultural industries have had many opportunities for development. This directly contributes to the formation of cultural and creative industries that have a worldwide impact. Cultural industries combine three factors: creation, modern infrastructure and production technology which is able to produce cultural products, bringing economic benefits. Vietnam is in the period of developing a socialist-oriented market economy. Therefore, the development of the cultural industries is indispensable. Entering cultural industries market later than many countries in the world and in the region, besides many advantages due to inheriting achievements, experiences of previous countries, difficulties and challenges for Vietnam is inevitable.