Experts discussed the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart urban area development at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12-13.
Saingon High-tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City (Source: annualconf.shtp.hochiminhcity.gov.vn)
HCM City (VNA) - Domestic and foreign experts, and representatives of businesses active in information technology (IT) are gathering at an international conference in Ho Chi Minh City to diಞscuss the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart urban area development and living standard improvement.
The annual conference, the third of its kind organised by the managing board of the Sai Gon High-Tech Park, runs from November 12-13.
Participants will hear a number of topics such as how to build a unique city, infrastructure solutions for a smart world, IoT security and smart transport, among others.
Participating businesses will introduce IoT products used in daily lives, looking towards a smart city on the basis of sci-technological development.
Vo Van Thuong, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party’s Committee, said this year’s conference is expected to help the southern metropolis realise its goal of becoming an urban area with high living standards.
The city is gearing towards a friendly business climate and a creative space where sci-technological activities are encouraged, the official said, explaining that IoT applications will serve as the pillar for the management of a smart city.
Thuong called on scientists, entrepreneurs, experts and managers to propose solutions to challenges in the city such as how to raise growth quality and economic competitiveness, the role of sci-technology, especially IT, in handling such pressing issues as traffic congestion, inundation and administrative reform.
IoT-related technologies and products of leading domestic and global groups are displayed as part of the event.
The IoT is the idea that any physical object can connect to the internet and communicate with other objects to relay information to people.-VNA
Hanoi is paying heed to modernising the administrative system, building technical infrastructure and applying information technology in State-run management agencies to create a basic foundation for the establishment of an e-government system and smart city in the future.
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More than 70 enterprises attended the Internet of Things solution Summit in Hanoi on September 22, part of a series of IoT events held by Intel worldwide.
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The Department of Information and Communication of Quang Ninh province and Microsoft Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on information and communication technologies (ICT) development.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
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Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
The Government will always accompany companies, including CMC, and request ministries, agencies, and Hanoi authorities to further support them by promptly removing any obstacles to their growth, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Saingon High-tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City (Source: annualconf.shtp.hochiminhcity.gov.vn)
