The city leader affirmed that the cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Canada has strongly developed in many fields. Canada has been ranking the 21st position among 101 the worldwide investors in Ho Chi Minh City with 80 projects and total investment capital of US$ 118 million. With the advantage, the city leader desired that both sides would continue cooperation in coping with climate change, health, smart urban development, etc. On behalf of the Canadian business delegation, Mr. Kyle Nunas expressed his pleasure at opened policies and mechanisms to attract more and more investment projects in the city. This visit aims to learn about as well as seek cooperation and investment opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City. The Canadian enterprises have been so interested in the potential market and wanted to strengthen further trade cooperation ties with the city, especially in smart city development, Mr. Kyle Nunas said. BY THUY VU – Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Canada ready for supporting HCMC in smart city development
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HCM City’s smart city development still lags behind region
A view of HCM City at night. HCM City has great potential for smart city development but still lags behind other cities in the region (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has great potential for smart-city development but lags far behind other Asian smart cities, according to a study issued by the HCM City-based University of Economics. Nguyen Trong Hoai, vice president of the university, said that city authorities faced major challenges to develop smart-city initiatives. Speaking at a recent HCM City Economic Forum, he said the challenges included rapid urbanisation, traffic congestion, pollution and increased population, as well as poor managerial coordination of electricity, water and transport infrastructure. “To overcome these challenges, a smart-city model with infrastructure managed by smart people and smart technology is essential,” Hoai said. The university study notes that a smart city “uses high technology … [Read more...] about HCM City’s smart city development still lags behind region
HCM city smart city development still lags behind region
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City has great potential for smart-city development but lags far behind other Asian smart cities, according to a study issued by the HCM City-based University of Economics. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài, vice president of the university, said that city authorities faced major challenges to develop smart-city initiatives. Speaking at a recent HCM City Economic Forum, he said the challenges included rapid urbanisation, traffic congestion, pollution and increased population, as well as poor managerial coordination of electricity, water and transport infrastructure. “To overcome these challenges, a smart-city model with infrastructure managed by smart people and smart technology is essential,” Hoài said. The university study notes that a smart city “uses high technology in management, which connects information systems and synchronises infrastructure planning”. Nguyễn Thiện … [Read more...] about HCM city smart city development still lags behind region
HCM City steps up smart city development
HCM City is stepping up smart city development (Photo: bds.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Building smart urban areas is urgent for Ho Chi Minh City to maintain sustainable economic growth, promote the digital and knowledge-based economy and raise locals’ living standards. At a conference held in the city on November 28, local authorities said they will launch four “core” centres at the outset of 2019, specifically an intelligent operations centre, a socio-economic simulation and forecast centre, an information safety centre and a shared database and open database eco-system centre. According to Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications (DIC) Le Quoc Cuong, the first phase of the shared database and open database eco-system centre, integrating existing database of departments and sectors in the city, will be put into operation at Quang Trung software city. The building of the shared database in the second phase … [Read more...] about HCM City steps up smart city development
Thai PM promotes smart city development connectivity
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (Photo: EPA/VNA) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has advocated the development of smart cities, in order to foster international connectivity. Gen. Prayut made the point while chairing this year’s first meeting of the government committee on investment mobilization and coordination. He noted that smart city development was a recurring theme at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Papua New Guinea, and at the ASEAN Summit in Singapore, both of which he attended during the past week. According to the premier, smart city development in Bangkok, Phuket and Chonburi has attracted investment interest from several countries. He called on all related agencies to submit progress reports and expedite connectivity with smart cities in other countries. Gen. Prayut also announced that smart cities will feature prominently at the next ASEAN Summit in Thailand. - NNT/VNA … [Read more...] about Thai PM promotes smart city development connectivity