Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly (and still commonly) known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam, situated in the south. In the southeastern region, the city surrounds the Saigon River and covers about 2,061 km2 (796 sq ).
Known as the primary economic center of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is also an emerging international destination, with popular landmarks related to remnants of its history showcased through its architecture. A major transportation hub, the city hosts the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the busiest airport in Vietnam.
The city will accelerate digital transformation at governmental organizations and promote e-government to improve the efficiency and quality of public services, according to the Department of Information and Communications Director, Lam Dinh Thang.
Smart City Projects
Blockchain
It was revealed that the Vietnam government will promote and encourage blockchain. Trần Vĩnh Tuyến, VC of HCM City’s People’s Committee, said that the Ministry of Science and Technology will give priority to blockchain start-ups through a new project called ‘Support a National Innovative Start-up Ecosystem by 2025’.
City Media Center
HCMC makes moves to become a smart and sustainable city
As a leading global university of technology, design, and enterprise, RMIT has been actively assisting public and private sectors in Australia with research and applications on city design and sustainable urban development to best respond to changing socio-economic and environmental conditions.
2022-07-12
