Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City is being transformed into a smart city and will develop a blockchain infrastructure to minimise potential risks.
Name in original language
Ho Chi Minh Smart City
Initiative overview
The City aims to give top priorities to projects that apply science and technology, especially the use of AI in solving the City's problems and for smart urban development.The initiative has the following objectives:To help the City deal with problems such as rapid population growth and inadequate healthcare, education, and transport services.To develop a regulatory framework and policies associated with blockchain technology.To help improve public administration and enhance its capability to forecast and make long-term plans.To ensure sustainable economic growth, taking the City towards a digital, knowledge-based economy and attracting investments.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City)
