People struggled with floodwaters on Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh Street in Bình Thạnh District of HCM City. Experts at yesterday conference on smart city said that key drivers of the project in HCM City aimed to resolve problems such as unsustainable economic growth, flooding, traffic congestion, pollution, among others. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Dự HCM CITY — HCM City should learn lessons from other major cities in developed countries in Asia to reach its aim of becoming a smart city by 2025, speakers said at an international conference held yesterday in the city. Around 150 delegates, including those from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Taiwan, discussed ways to help build a smart city in HCM City, the country’s largest city and an important economic, political, educational and cultural centres. Ngô Thị Phương Lan, dean at the University of Social Sciences and … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks advice from smart-city developers in Asia
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Symposium talks Ho Chi Minh City smart city development
Illustrative image (Source: copadata.com) HCM City (VNA) – An international symposium entitled “Ho Chi Minh City in network of smart cities in ASEAN: opportunities and challenges” took place in Ho Chi Minh City on May 24. Speaking at the event, Rector of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities Ngo Thi Phuong Lan said commitment among ASEAN countries’ governments on building a network of smart cities in the region was adopted at the 32nd ASEAN Summit in Singapore in April 2018. She said Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang will join the network of 26 regional smart cities. Reports at the event touched upon Ho Chi Minh City’s smart city development in socio-economic-cultural, and technical-environment aspects. Participants also discussed experience and lessons learnt from ASEAN and foreign countries. They highlighted the need to devise a proper roadmap to keep typical characteristics of the city intact. Dr. Vu … [Read more...] about Symposium talks Ho Chi Minh City smart city development
China, Japan likely to join smart city development in Thailand
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong and other officials attend the Smart City Thailand Takeoff event. (Source:www.bangkokpost.com) Bangkok (VNA) – The smart city initiative in the framework of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is likely to be the second development project in Thailand with the participation of China and Japan, following a high-speed rail network project. Secretary General of the EEC Office Kanit Sangsubhan said the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is conducting a feasibility study for smart city development in the EEC, focusing on the smart city evaluation framework, policies and incentives that could attract private enterprises. According to the current regulations, private firms are allowed to develop their own smart cities. Amata Corporation Plc - an industrial estate developer and operator - is ready to develop a smart city project at its industrial estate in Chon Buri province, Kanit said. Amata plans to transform a … [Read more...] about China, Japan likely to join smart city development in Thailand
Kinh Bắc City Development aims higher in 2019
In 2018, land rental fees exceeded VNĐ2 trillion, contributing up to 78 per cent of the total turnover and up 181.6 per cent year-on-year. Photo vietnamconstruction.vn HÀ NỘI — Industrial zone developer Kinh Bắc City Development Share Holding Corporation (KBC) has set higher business targets for 2019, aiming for total consolidated revenue of VNĐ3.9 trillion (US$167.4 million) and net profit of nearly VNĐ1.04 trillion ($44.5 million). These figures are 12 per cent higher in revenue and 28 per cent in profits compared to last year, the company’s 2018 annual report released yesterday showed. Last year was successful for Kinh Bắc City Development, as its net revenue reached nearly VNĐ2.5 trillion, almost double 2017. In particular, land rental fees exceeded VNĐ2 trillion, contributing 78 per cent of total turnover and up 181.6 per cent year-on-year. According to the report, the company’s land fund for industrial … [Read more...] about Kinh Bắc City Development aims higher in 2019
Canada ready for supporting HCMC in smart city development
The city leader affirmed that the cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Canada has strongly developed in many fields. Canada has been ranking the 21st position among 101 the worldwide investors in Ho Chi Minh City with 80 projects and total investment capital of US$ 118 million. With the advantage, the city leader desired that both sides would continue cooperation in coping with climate change, health, smart urban development, etc. On behalf of the Canadian business delegation, Mr. Kyle Nunas expressed his pleasure at opened policies and mechanisms to attract more and more investment projects in the city. This visit aims to learn about as well as seek cooperation and investment opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City. The Canadian enterprises have been so interested in the potential market and wanted to strengthen further trade cooperation ties with the city, especially in smart city development, Mr. Kyle Nunas said. BY THUY VU – Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Canada ready for supporting HCMC in smart city development