Smart cities require innovation, startup ecosystemBy Chi Thinh Representatives at a panel discussion themed, “Smart Solutions from Finland,” held on October 18 in HCMC – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – The Embassy of Finland in Vietnam and the HCMC government on October 18 co-organized a panel discussion on innovation and smart city development in Vietnam in the hope of establishing an innovation and startup ecosystem in HCMC. The panel discussion, themed, “Smart Solutions from Finland,” covered various topics on innovation, education, data and finance technology and was chaired by the embassy of Finland. The event was aimed at linking cooperation programs between HCMC and Finland. Addressing the discussion, Vice Chairman of HCMC Le Thanh Liem said various supporting activities for the city’s innovation efforts and startups have taken place in recent years, including the “Connecting Vietnamese Startups at Home and Abroad” Forum, … [Read more...] about Smart cities require innovation, startup ecosystem
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Hanoi’s mega smart city set to break ground later this year
A strech of Nhat Tan-Noi Bai route. The route will connect the city centre with the mega smart city project developed by the BRG-Sumitomo joint venture. (Photo: cafef.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and authorities of Hanoi have intensified efforts to kick off construction on a mega smart city project this December. The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and Japanese consultancy unit Nikken Sekkei held a working session with the Hanoi People’s Committee to report on the implementation of the Nhat Tan-Noi Bai smart city project and listen to instructive comments from city officials to soon start work on the project. The investors expect that construction on the 4.2 billion USD project could begin this December if they receive approval and the land on time. Hanoi will try its best to ensure the most favourable conditions in administrative procedures, land acquisition, as well as infrastructure development, paving the way for the joint venture to deploy the project … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s mega smart city set to break ground later this year
HCM City seeks smart city solutions
A workshop on technology solutions for smart cities was held in HCM City on October 16 on the sidelines of the “Week for HCM City Innovation, Start-ups and Entrepreneurship” (October 15-19). — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in smart city development will require high levels of investment to catch up with global trends, speakers at a conference held in HCM City said on Tuesday. Dr Lê Thành Sách, an AI expert from the HCM City University of Technology, said that AI was becoming more important “because of its deep learning, high accuracy, quick calculations and better access to databases”. "It is now being successfully used in the fields of video, audio and language." However, he warned that "AI also contains potential risks, such as accidents caused by self-propelled automobile systems, loss of jobs due to robots, conflicts between people and AI robots, and other issues related to safety and … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks smart city solutions
Hanoi’s mega smart city set to break ground
The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and authorities in Hanoi have intensified efforts to kick off construction on Hanoi’s mega smart city project this December. strech of Nhat Tan-Noi Bai route. The route will connect the city centre with the mega smart city project developed by the BRG-Sumitomo joint venture.-Photo cafef.vn The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and Japanese consultancy unit Nikken Sekkei held a working session with the Hanoi People’s Committee to report on the implementation of the Nhat Tan-Noi Bai smart city project and listen to instructive comments from city officials to soon start work on the project. The investors expect that construction on the US$4.2 billion project could begin this December if they receive approval and the land on time. Hanoi will try its best to ensure the most favourable conditions in administrative procedures, land acquisition, as well as infrastructure development, paving the way for the joint venture to deploy the project … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s mega smart city set to break ground
Hà Nội’s mega smart city set to break ground
A strech of Nhật Tân-Nội Bài route. The route will connect the city centre with the mega smart city project developed by the BRG-Sumitomo joint venture. — Photo cafef.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and authorities in Hà Nội have intensified efforts to kick off construction on Hà Nội’s mega smart city project this December. The BRG-Sumitomo joint venture and Japanese consultancy unit Nikken Sekkei held a working session with the Hà Nội People’s Committee to report on the implementation of the Nhật Tân-Nội Bài smart city project and listen to instructive comments from city officials to soon start work on the project. The investors expect that construction on the US$4.2 billion project could begin this December if they receive approval and the land on time. Hà Nội will try its best to ensure the most favourable conditions in administrative … [Read more...] about Hà Nội’s mega smart city set to break ground