The Hanoitimes - Cities around the world are piloting new technologies to develop smart cities. Hanoi is one of the cities in Vietnam that are in a move to facilitate the process of smart urban development. The Hanoi People's Committee has just issued the plan to hold the ASOCIO Smart City Summit - Hanoi 2018 with the theme of "Building smarter and safer cities by digital solutions." Under the plan, the Hanoi People's Committee in coordination with the Asian - Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) and the Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) will hold the event on September 17-19. Illustration photo Apart from official activities, there will be accompanying activities such as exhibition on products, services, solutions for smart cities; trade between Vietnam and international IT companies; organizing exchange activities between Hanoi’s businesses and the ones from other countries, ASOCIO’s member … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host ASOCIO Smart City Summit 2018
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Smart homes and smart cities do not need to be costly
Smart homes and smart cities do not need to be costlyBy Ngoc Tran Tan Kee Hau, Executive Director of Antik Technology – PHOTO: NGOC TRAN The Saigon Times had an interview with Tan Kee Hau, Executive Director of Antik Technology, a Slovak high tech company, on smart homes and smart cities. He was recently in HCMC for a new tech exhibition. The Saigon Times: What do you mean by smart homes? - Tan Kee Hau: In a smart home, today, you are able to control many home appliances using connected technology. Actually, you can also control them using TV to control. So, while you are sitting on the sofa watching TV, you can control your home appliances. If I am away from home, can I control those appliances via a smartphone? - It is possible. But you need the internet. Your smartphone needs to be connected to the internet. And you can control everything, even if you are 1,000, 10,000 kilometers away from home. Please give details. What are we controlling with your system? … [Read more...] about Smart homes and smart cities do not need to be costly
Working for safer buildings in smart cities
At the workshop (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The use of smart fire prevention and detection technology is essential to ensure safety for buildings in smart cities, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22. US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Mary Tarnowka said the rapid urbanisation is putting a lot of pressure on infrastructure and accommodation in HCM City. It is necessary to build quality inspection programmes and apply the latest technology for houses, offices, and public facilities to ensure their safety, she said. The recent deadly blaze at the Carina Plaza apartment complex in the city’s District 8 has raised the issue of preventing losses by pouring more investment in safety training and assessment, she added. Major General Doan Viet Manh, head of the police department for fire prevention and rescue under the Ministry of Public Security, called on investors to select the state-of-the-art technology for fire prevention and install smart fire warning … [Read more...] about Working for safer buildings in smart cities
US$2.2 billion to build Thu Thiem ‘smart city’ in HCM City
VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City has asked for the Prime Minister’s approval on the appointment of a group of Korean and Japanese contractors as the investor for the $22 billion Thu Thiem Eco Smart City. The "smart city" will cover more than 10 hectares, including shopping malls, hotels, serviced apartments and other buildings in the a2 zone of the new urban area of Thu Thiem, HCM City. According to the city administration, the zone has yet to receive an investment. Some investors interested in the zone have repeatedly asked to adjust the approved construction plans. Only the group of the seven Korean and Japanese contractors agreed to pay a deposit and nearly VND2 trillion of the land use charges to receive six plots of land. This group also pledged to build technical infrastructure for the entire a2 zone to form a center of finance - banking, commerce and services. HCM City authorities said that the deposits and the land use fees paid by this group of investors will enable … [Read more...] about US$2.2 billion to build Thu Thiem ‘smart city’ in HCM City
Viettel commits itself to building “Smart City” in Phu Tho
Under the MOU, Viettel will focus on specific areas such as healthcare, education, public administration and tourism to build the “Smart City” model coupled with the city of cultural festivals.According to Viettel’s officials, Phu Tho is the 8th province in which Viettel has signed a deal on building the “Smart City” model. At the signing ceremony Leaders of Phu Tho province hoped that the newly signed MOU would help the province boost the application and development of information technology across the province, contributing to promoting a knowledge economy and information society in the locality, improving its competitiveness in international integration, and accelerating local industrialization and modernization while ensuring fast and sustainable growth.Over the past time, Viettel has successfully implemented its cooperation programs on telecommunications services and information technology applications in the province. Specifically, it … [Read more...] about Viettel commits itself to building “Smart City” in Phu Tho