The Hanoitimes - It is scheduled that BRG - Sumitomo joint venture will start the construction of the smart city project along Nhat Tan - Noi Bai road with the investment of US$4 billion in October 2018. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Urban Development and Planning Association, Dr. Dao Ngoc Nghiem, assessed that the construction of the smart city along Nhat Tan - Noi Bai road has become an opportunity to boost the capital’s development. Nhat Tan - Noi Bai road viewed from above. Photo: Pham Hung This is a route for international guests from Noi Bai Airport to feel another Hanoi’s extremity. It is not only the capital with the history of the old city, but also the modern city ready to integrate, Nghiem said. Recently, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been recognized as two cities speeding towards smart cities in ASEAN in the time ahead. For the above-mentioned reasons, it is completely reasonable to build the mega smart city along Nhat Tan - Noi Bai road, he … [Read more...] about Smart city project to create momentum for Hanoi’s development
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Nine U.S. smart cities related companies highlight expertise to city officials
(VEN) - The Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the U.S. Trade & Development Agency joined nine U.S. technology firms at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications on August 30 for a meeting to discuss the city’s proposed Integrated Operations Center (IOC). The Consulate and Department of Information and Communications co-hosted the event which included a fruitful discussion between U.S. industry representatives, city officials and local businesses regarding collaboration opportunities. U.S. firms also presented on innovative solutions that can help the city bring the development of the IOC to fruition. Representatives from the following firms participated in the dialogue: Cisco, Dell, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, Honeywell, IBM, KPMG, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, and Xylem. The August 30 dialogue is a follow up to a January 2018 U.S.-Ho Chi Minh City Smart Cities Dialogue that included the signing of a grant agreement … [Read more...] about Nine U.S. smart cities related companies highlight expertise to city officials
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
Can Tho finalises smart-city plan
Can Tho City has completed its smart-city development plan. – Photo tcnn.vn Can Tho City has completed its plan for smart-city development, which is divided into three phases, the local People’s Committee announced on Friday at a meeting in the city. Nguyen Van Hong, director of the municipal’s Department of Planning and Investment, said the department had been examining the city’s infrastructure and related issues since 2017 with the Viet 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 on the foundation. The third phase (2024 –25) will see the continued development of … [Read more...] about Can Tho finalises smart-city plan
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