Community and economic development

Built on the basic technologies of Industry 4.0, smart cities are an integration of big data, Internet of Things (IoT), AI, blockchain, synthetic biology, regenerative energy technologies, and even space technologies. That is why experts believe that smart cities require an integrated system of systems in which the basic infrastructure must be invested in by local authorities, allowing the private sector and startups to develop apps and solutions on this foundation. … [Read more...] about Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

Thang Long Boulevard, built in 2010 at a cost of VND7.5 trillion ($324 million), is considered the backbone of this area. A number of other new roads developed at the total cost of hundreds of millions of US dollars have also changed the face of Hanoi's western region such as To Huu, Le Trong Tan, Ring Road 3, Le Duc Tho - Xuan Phuong. … [Read more...] about Billion dollar developments spur Ha Dong growth

– Vietnam’s countryside has got a facelift after the decade-long implementation of the new-style rural area building programme. But the next phase will face more difficulties as communes yet to earn the status need exclusive support policies to fulfill the new-style rural goals.countryside has seen considerable socio-economic progress with improved production organisation and living standard of the locals. With more transparent investment mechanisms, resources for new-style rural building have been mobilised and used efficiently. … [Read more...] about Special policies vital for remote communes in new-style rural building

In addition, the Government plans to disburse VND700 trillion worth of public investment capital over the course of the year which will be considered to be a ‘strong push’ to attract capital from the private sector. Pham Dinh Thuy, Director of the Department of Industrial Statistics under the General Statistics Office, notes that promoting public investment will ultimately create positive conditions for private enterprises to provide plenty of services, as well as work, in their role as contractors and investors. … [Read more...] about Vietnam strives to effectively attract private investment

Apart from the ACMECS Master Plan, the Bangkok Declaration will be another important document to be adopted at the 8th ACMECS Summit. It underlines cooperation among the five member countries, under the "win-win” approach in the form of strategic partnership. … [Read more...] about Ayeyawady–Chao Phraya–Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit