Given the rapid expansion of urbanization in Vietnam, American companies are studying various smart city plans and discussing cooperation opportunities with authorities.
In June, the US Trade and Development Agency hosted a Smart Cities Workshop in Hanoi to discuss leading project opportunities in Vietnam’s urban modernization agenda.
Timothy Liston, acting US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, says strong development of the urbanization process poses many challenges. Among them are an increase in population combined with an aging population, environmental problems, budget cuts, health issues, and sustainable development. These challenges have forced the development of smart cities to tackle urban problems.
Since the beginning of 2016, the Ministry of Information and Communications has promoted international cooperation to facilitate the learning of development experience in advanced cities and seek smart city models suitable for Vietnam. The ministry has examined technology platforms and technical standards, while reviewing the application status of information and communications technology (ICT) to identify the necessary conditions for smart city building. Some localities such as Hanoi, Thua Thien Hue, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh have embarked on the development of smart city projects.
According to Liston, some US companies such as 3M, Cambium Networks, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions, and Winbourne Consulting have offered solutions and strategies for urbanization management and smart city development to help Vietnam improve its infrastructure. They have to date cooperated with the Ministry of Information and Communications and other authorities to help localities build smart cities. In addition, the US government has also provided a variety of professional support and services for the implementation of smart city pilot projects.
(www.vietnameconomy news)
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