Building a Sustainable Urban Cultural Value System in Ho Chi Minh City in the Context of Globalization and Digital Transformation: A Cultural-Philosophical and Developmental Perspective
Sr No:
Page No:
13-16
Language:
English
Authors:
Nguyen Thi Lich*
Received:
2025-11-13
Accepted:
2025-12-30
Published Date:
2026-01-13
Abstract:
This article examines the construction of a sustainable urban cultural value system in
Ho Chi Minh City in the context of deepening globalization and digital transformation. Drawing
on the theoretical frameworks of cultural philosophy and development philosophy, the study
analyzes the role of cultural values as an endogenous resource that shapes urban identity,
strengthens social cohesion, and supports sustainable development. The research demonstrates
that globalization and digital transformation simultaneously create opportunities for the adoption
of progressive cultural values and generate significant value conflicts and crises of orientation in
urban life. These challenges are manifested in the erosion of behavioral norms, the imbalance
between economic growth and cultural–spiritual development, and the risk of diminishing urban
cultural identity. Based on an analysis of the practical context of Ho Chi Minh City, the article
proposes a systematic set of solutions to consolidate a sustainable urban cultural value system,
including the redefinition and institutionalization of core values, the integration of culture into
development strategies, cultural education for younger generations, the application of digital
technologies in cultural preservation and promotion, and the establishment of a multi-actor
model of cultural governance. The study contributes to both theoretical and practical discussions
on sustainable urban development in the era of globalization and digitalization.
Keywords:
Urban culture; cultural value system; sustainable development; globalization and digital transformation; Ho Chi Minh City.