Around 100 architects, master planners and officials have discussed the latest smart-city strategies and solutions at the Science Conference of Urban Management in Ho Chi Minh City Reality, Problem and Solutions.
The science conference on urban management in HCM City on October 11 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Around 100 architects, master planners andofficials have discussed the latest smart-city strategies and solutions at theScience Conference of Urban Management in Ho Chi Minh City: Reality, Problem andSolutions.
The conference which opened in HCM City on October 11 is focusing on smart citysolutions in six categories: community, governance, urban planning,infrastructure, city education and mobility.
Tran Ngoc Chinh, chairman of the Vietnam Urban Planning and DevelopmentAssociation, said the conference’s purpose was to disseminate professionalknowledge, share practical experiences and increase the capability of regionaland urban experts.
The sharply increasing population has exerted enormous pressure on HCM City’sinfrastructure, and smart city development will be able to transform urbanmanagement by using technology.
However, since the city still lacks sufficient capital for development, itneeds to attract more investment and place a high value on its most importantresources.
Growing urban problems such as land subsidence, flooding, waste, trafficcongestion and affordable housing all need to be addressed.
The city also should build modern satellite towns and develop new housingprogrammes, especially for poor residents, one expert suggested.
Besides developing infrastructure, city authorities should focus on educationand investment in human resources as they are the most important factor in HCMCity’s future development, experts said.
High-quality human resources will be the driving force in economic developmentof the city, which is a leader in attracting a large number of workers,professionals, artists and people from other localities in the country.
“HCM City should have special policies to encourage science and technologyresearch," an expert noted.
More than 70 studies about the knowledge economy, innovation and creativitywere presented at the meeting. – VNS/VNA
Around 400 Vietnamese and international architects and master planners discussed smart-city strategies and solutions at the 2018 International Conference of Asian-Pacific Planning Societies which opened on August 24 in HCM City.
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Ho Chi Minh City has strived to tap into its tourism development potential, with the support of digital technology, as the city is Vietnam’s leading tourism hub and an attractive destination.
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has called for investment in building an Intelligent Operations Centre (IOC) and a Socio-Economic Simulation and Forecast Centre.
Ho Chi Minh City should learn lessons from major cities in developed countries on how to become a smart city, speakers said at an international conference held in the city on September 28.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
The science conference on urban management in HCM City on October 11 (Photo: VNA) 
