Ho Chi Minh City targets top 50 global smart city ranking by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City is aiming to become one of the world's top 50 smart cities by 2030, according to officials at a recent urban development workshop. The city's strategic plan for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision extending to 2045, focuses on sustainable growth through a green model and data-driven urban governance.

By 2045, the city intends to reach the highest level of smart city maturity and establish itself as a leading center for science, technology, and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. The implementation roadmap includes nine core principles, such as prioritizing citizens and businesses, utilizing data as a foundation, ensuring information security, and maintaining flexible, resource-appropriate deployment.