Vietnam is pushing on ambitious plans to develop smart cities towards green and sustainable growth with the assistance of the Netherlands. (Photo: moneycontrol.com)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is pushing on ambitious plans to develop smartcities towards green and sustainable growth with the assistance of theNetherlands, heard a seminar jointly held by the Ministry of Construction andthe Dutch Embassy in Vietnam in Hanoi on March 29.
The two nations will promote the exchange of information and experts andtechnology transfer. The Netherlands will share its successful stories in thedevelopment of smart city, airport city and living conditions with Vietnam.
They will work together to form research or startup projects and bolsterconnections with research institutes or universities in both nations.
At the event, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Dinh Toan laid stress onthe advantages of information and technology, saying that it will help createbreakthrough solutions to urban development in Vietnam like planning, technicalinfrastructure services and environmental pollution.
Meanwhile, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Nienke Trooster said that a smart citywill experience significant changes, like the shift from fossil energy torenewable energy and self-driving cars.
She stressed that urban areas should map out new economic models to cope withboth short-term challenges and future changes like urbanisation, labour market,climate change and decline of natural resources.
Up to 70 percent of the world’s popularisation will live in urban areas by2050, placing a burden on infrastructure, land and housing fund, she said,adding that building relations between local residents and the authorities areuseful to developing smart cityeco-system.
Vietnam has witnessed rapid urbanisation rate of 37.5 percent, much higher thanthe region’s figure. The urban areas contribute 70 percent of the nation’sgross domestic products (GDP).-VNA
VNA
