Around 100 architects, master planners and officials discussed the latest smart-city strategies and solutions at the Science Conference of Urban Management in HCM City Reality, Problem and Solutions which opened on October 11 in HCM City. VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY – Around 100 architects, master planners and officials discussed the latest smart-city strategies and solutions at the Science Conference of Urban Management in HCM City Reality, Problem and Solutions which opened on October 11 in HCM City. The conference is focusing on smart city solutions in six categories: community, governance, urban planning, infrastructure, city education and mobility. Trần Ngọc Chính, chairman of the Việt Nam Urban Planning and Development Association, said the conference’s purpose was to disseminate professional knowledge, share practical experiences and increase the capability of regional and urban experts. The sharply increasing population has exerted … [Read more...] about More investment in infrastructure, education needed for smart city development: experts
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Hanoi steps up smart city development
The municipal People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung delivered a speech at the summit. - VNS Photo Vu Hoa Addressing the ASOCIO Smart City Summit 2018, themed "Creating a smarter and more secure city with digital solutions," kicked off in Ha Noi on Tuesday, Chung said the capital is considered a global mega-city in terms of area and population density. “Rapid urbanisation and rising population have resulted in various problems relating to planning, traffic, security, health care, education, energy, housing development and pollution,” he said. Given this, building a sustainable and smart city that ensures convenience, safety and hospitality for local residents is urgent for the city. “To date, the city has issued various plans with priority given to building a smart monitoring centre, a smart transport system and a smart tourism system,” he added. “Ha Noi is working towards its goal to become a smart metropolis which utilises the benefits of … [Read more...] about Hanoi steps up smart city development
Hà Nội steps up smart city development
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese capital is speeding up efforts to become a smart city that offers convenience, safety and comfort to every citizen, applying key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, said the municipal People’s Committee Chairman Nguyễn Đức Chung. Addressing the ASOCIO Smart City Summit 2018, themed "Creating a smarter and more secure city with digital solutions," kicked off in Hà Nội on Tuesday, Chung said the capital is considered a global mega-city in terms of area and population density. “Rapid urbanisation and rising population have resulted in various problems relating to planning, traffic, security, health care, education, energy, housing development and pollution,” he said. Given this, building a sustainable and smart city that ensures convenience, safety and hospitality for local residents is urgent for the city. “To date, the city has issued various plans with priority … [Read more...] about Hà Nội steps up smart city development
Vietnam attends smart city development seminar in Netherlands
A corner of My Dinh new urban area (Source: VNA) The Hague (VNA) – A working delegation from the Ministry of Construction led by Deputy Minister Phan Thi My Linh attended a seminar on building smart, green and energy-saving cities of the Netherlands held in The Hague on August 28. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Thi Hoa hailed the Netherlands as one of the pioneer countries globally to develop smart cities, saying that its experience will be helpful to Vietnam in the process. She believed that the seminar will provide valuable information and meet the interest of Vietnam. Dutch experts from ministries, institutes and businesses presented national strategy and solutions to issues regarding smart city development. The Vietnamese delegation discussed with Dutch experts about standards, regulations, policies and data sharing to this end. Concluding the event, Deputy Minister Linh spoke highly of discussions at the event which, … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends smart city development seminar in Netherlands
Cần Thơ finalises smart-city development plan
Cần Thơ City has completed its smart-city development plan. – Photo tcnn.vnViet Nam News CẦN THƠ — Cần Thơ City has completed its plan for smart-city development, which is divided into three phases, the local People’s Committee announced last Friday at a meeting in the city. Nguyễn Văn Hồng, director of the city’s Department of Planning and Investment, said the department had been examining the city’s infrastructure and related issues since 2017 with the Việt Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT). The development plan’s first phase (2018–20) will focus on establishing a technological foundation for a smart city, building a digital government, and working on smart solutions for city planning. In addition, agriculture and tourism will be among the areas that will be developed first. The second phase of the plan (2021–23) will carry out solutions concurrently and build … [Read more...] about Cần Thơ finalises smart-city development plan