Development of a Creative Space Network in Ho Chi Minh City in the Context of Implementing Resolution 80-NQ/TW: A Comparative Perspective with Shanghai

In the context of operationalizing Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in the digital era, this study conceptualizes creative space networks as a pivotal infrastructural component of the urban ecosystem. The study employs a qualitative content analysis combined with comparative institutional analysis, utilizing a triangulation of secondary data sources. The objective is to provide a systematic understanding of how creative space networks function as mediating structures between policy directives and urban cultural production. Findings reveal significant differences between the two cities in terms of institutional arrangements, network density, and governance effectiveness. Moreover, the comparative analysis highlights that Shanghai demonstrates a more mature model characterized by strong inter-agency coordination, whereas Ho Chi Minh City exhibits an emerging but fragmented structure. Based on these findings, the article proposes an implementation-oriented framework for Resolution 80-NQ/TW aiming to enhance network coordination and support the sustainable development of creative spaces adapted to the Vietnamese urban context.