Building and Developing Smart Cities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Current Situation and Solutions

Abstract

Building and developing smart cities is an inevitable trend globally, including in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is one of Vietnam's largest cities, experiencing rapid development and urbanization. Establishing and developing smart cities in Ho Chi Minh City is a necessity in the context of the fourth industrial revolution and the ongoing digital transformation in all sectors, aiming at the ultimate goal of serving and improving the quality of life for the city's residents. This article focuses on clarifying several issues: (1) Analyzing the concept and criteria of the smart city model; (2) Investigating the current situation of building and developing smart cities in Ho Chi Minh City, including both the achievements and existing limitations; (3) Proposing solutions to enhance the effectiveness of building and developing smart cities in Ho Chi Minh City in the current context.