Ho Chi Minh City hosts high-tech urban development conference

The 8th Annual International Conference of the High-Tech Park and the Southeast Region Research and Innovation Day focused on developing strategic technologies to support high-tech urban models in Ho Chi Minh City.

Experts discussed shifting competitive advantages from traditional resources to creative capacity and knowledge application. Key topics included the use of nanomaterials, smart food safety management, and digital infrastructure readiness. The conference emphasized the need to link research institutions, government agencies, and businesses to transform research results into practical applications.

Discussions also addressed high-tech human resource development. Dr. Dinh Vu Trang Ngan of Fulbright University Vietnam highlighted the importance of converting geographical proximity between universities and enterprises into substantive cooperation to strengthen the innovation ecosystem. The event included a Startup Pitchfest 2026 to connect research with investment and market needs.