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Nguyen Thanh Phuc, director of the Department of Computerisation at the Ministry of ­Information and Communications (MIC) raised similar points, suggesting that localities focus on building monitoring centres. “In smart cities, thousands of cameras and IoT equipment are applied daily to collect data supporting decision makers,” said Phuc. “This is a huge volume of data and it will be unsecured if we can’t manage it well. Therefore, the larger the implementation of smart cities, the stronger the centres must be.” … [Read more...] about Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

Domestic tourism is slowly picking up, as authorities ease social distancing regulations on planes, trains, and buses. As a result of decisive actions on timely travel bans, cluster testing, and prolonged quarantines, Vietnam has only seen a tiny number of confirmed infections. In early April, the Vietnamese government also announced a $2.6 billion relief package aimed at 20 million people, which included cash transfers to those considered poor and vulnerable. … [Read more...] about From containment to recovery: rescuing the ASEAN from crisis

About Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. We invest in efforts that increase financial inclusion, catalyze job opportunities for youth, and reimagine approaches to building economically vibrant cities. The Citi Foundation's "More than Philanthropy" approach leverages the enormous expertise of Citi and its people to fulfill our mission and drive thought leadership and innovation. For more information, visit www.citifoundation.com … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation Donates US$150,000 to Feeding Hong Kong for the Provision of Staple Food Supplies to 5,600 Vulnerable Households