Regional development initiatives in Buon Ma Thuot and Ca Mau

In Dak Lak province, authorities are working to transform Buon Ma Thuot into a green, smart, and modern urban center. By utilizing specific policy mechanisms and multi-polar ecological planning, the city aims to become a global coffee capital and a growth driver for the Central Highlands and South Central Coast. Between 2021 and 2025, the city mobilized approximately 125,354 billion VND in total social investment, leading to improvements in urban infrastructure, processing industries, and tourism. Key industrial clusters, such as Tan An 1, Tan An 2, and Hoa Phu, have seen significant project absorption. The completion of the Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway is expected to further boost socio-economic connectivity.

In Ca Mau province, the local government has launched a plan to implement the national strategy on artificial intelligence (AI) through 2030, with a vision toward 2045. The province aims to equip 100% of its officials with AI virtual assistants by 2030 and integrate AI into all online public services. Strategic focus areas include using AI and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor mangrove forests, carbon stocks, and coastal erosion. Additionally, the province plans to upgrade its Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) to an AI-integrated system, supported by a Tier 3 international standard data center.