hanois ambitions to be a sustainable smart city

Hanoi’s ambitions to be a sustainable smart city

For the second consecutive year, Hanoi has been included in the list of the top 100 smartest cities in the world.
japanese leaders hold further talks to make north hanoi smart city a reality

Japanese leaders hold further talks to make North Hanoi Smart City a reality

Japanese government agencies have held meetings with leaders of a consortium between Vietnam's BRG Group and Japan's Sumitomo Corporation to push progress on the North Hanoi Smart City project.
vietnam must follow smart city inclinations

Vietnam must follow smart city inclinations

After making strides in development, Vietnam’s smart cities are expected to experience transformation in the upcoming time. Kok-Chin Tay, chairman of the Smart Cities Network, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about global approaches and trends likely to influence the country.
the blueprint for smart city

The blueprint for smart city

Dozens of cities and provinces across the country will have to accelerate their plans if they want to reach their smart city ambitions by the end of this decade.
smart city creation must be robust and appropriate

Smart city creation must be robust and appropriate

Smart city development in Vietnam can be used as a tool in economic progress to help it become a high-income country.
hanoi attractive city for startup and innovation

Hanoi – attractive city for startup and innovation

Hanoi has been honoured for its attractiveness in startup and innovation under the Vietnam Smart City Award 2023 programme series.
thailand steps up smart city development

Thailand steps up smart city development

Thailand is accelerating the development of smart cities, aiming to enhance the country's digital capabilities and the quality of life for urban communities towards a sustainable future, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai.
danang the jewel in central region crown

Danang the jewel in central region crown

Danang has long been known as an alluring place to live in Vietnam. However, for its long-term vision, the city targets to become a liveable city at the international level.
sumitomo brg consortium announce plans for north hanoi smart city

Sumitomo-BRG consortium announce plans for North Hanoi Smart City

On November 11 in Dong Anh district, Hanoi, the North Hanoi Smart City Development Investment (NHSC) company, a consortium between Vietnam's BRG Group and Japan's Sumitomo Corporation, announced the official implementation of the North Hanoi Smart City, a symbolic project to celebrate 50 years of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (1973–2023).
smart city accolades pour in for danang

Smart city accolades pour in for Danang

The central city of Danang will be honoured with a Vietnam Smart City Award for the fourth consecutive year at the end of this month.
japanese ambassador prioritises smart city development

Japanese ambassador prioritises smart city development

At a meeting between city leaders and the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam on October 25, Ambassador Yamada Takio expressed a keen interest in accelerating major projects in Hanoi, particularly the Smart City initiative in the city's northern area.
only world class level can ensure truly green buildings

Only world-class level can ensure truly green buildings

Smart city development and building transition are vital to Vietnam’s booming economy on the green track. In addition to Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, urbanisation is taking place, increasing the demand for energy and building materials in cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Therefore, energy-efficient and sustainable solutions play a central role on the way to Vietnam’s climate neutrality by 2050.
binh duong on right track in developing smart city icf

Binh Duong on right track in developing smart city: ICF

Binh Duong is on the right track towards its goal of smart and sustainable development when focusing on innovation, shifting to modern industries with high added value, and investing in infrastructure, social housing and education, said a supervision delegation from the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
hanoi to develop smart city in green harmonious direction

Hanoi to develop smart city in green, harmonious direction

The Hanoi People’s Committee has approved the adjustments of the detailed planning for the construction of a smart city in the area along the Nhat Tan – Noi Bai road with about 140.23 hectares in the city’s outskirts district of Dong Anh.
smart city training programmes seek to enhance capacity for future development

Smart city training programmes seek to enhance capacity for future development

While more than 40 cities and provinces across the country have smart city operation centres, many experts believe that urban development progress still falls short of expectations and call for better training programmes for future management.