# Vietnam digital transformation push > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-digital-transformation-push > Updated: 2026-08-05T09:26:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Vietnam announced a national push to adopt Digital Twin technology for urban planning and infrastructure management. The Ministry of Science and Technology outlined a plan to build three‑dimensional geological and cadastral databases linked to real‑time simulation models, aiming to monitor surface and underground assets, predict conflicts and optimise investment. The initiative was framed as part of a broader strategy to expand the country’s “development space” through AI, UAVs, space technologies and international cooperation. A week later, the focus shifted to local implementation. The state‑owned Bank for Investment and Development (BIDV) launched a programme supplying free digital platforms, QR‑based payment tools and credit lines to SMEs and households in Hanoi, while Ho Chi Minh City’s Cát Lái ward showcased a model of 24 smart neighbourhoods. The rollout introduced e‑government services, digital signatures, cash‑less payments, AI applications, drones and 3D printing, positioning smart neighbourhoods as the foundation for a digital government and society at the community level. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Vietnam pushes digital transformation with BIDV support for SMEs and Ho Chi Minh smart neighborhoods BIDV offers free digital tools and credit to Hanoi SMEs and households, while Ho Chi Minh City’s Cát Lái ward launches 24 smart neighborhoods, showcasing e‑government and tech services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-pushes-digital-transformation-with-bidv-support-for-smes-and-ho-chi-minh-smart-neighborhoods ### 2026-07-28: Vietnam adopts Digital Twin technology for smarter urban planning Vietnam's science ministry plans Digital Twin models for urban and infrastructure planning, while officials urge expanding development into digital, AI, UAV and space realms. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-adopts-digital-twin-technology-for-smarter-urban-planning --- Cite as: Vietnam digital transformation push. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-digital-transformation-push