Central Da Nang city authorities have approved a pilot Digital Twin project, marking a significant step in its efforts to become a smart city, an innovation hub and an “AI City” in the coming years.
The Digital Twin initiative will be implemented on a pilot basis from 2026 to 2028, initially focusing on urban planning management in selected priority areas.
A Digital Twin is more than a three-dimensional model of a city. It is an integrated digital environment that combines data on urban planning, land use, technical infrastructure, buildings, the environment, transportation and other specialized sectors onto a unified platform. The system enables authorities to visualize real-world conditions, monitor developments, conduct analysis, run simulations, generate forecasts and support data-driven decision-making.
The pilot project will focus on building a Digital Twin platform, standardizing and digitizing data from multiple sources, and integrating them into a centralized system. Key components include the development of 2D and 3D visualization models, the application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), geographic information systems (GIS), the Internet of Things (IoT), and data modeling and analytics.
The city also plans to establish governance and operational frameworks to ensure the secure, efficient management and utilization of data.
According to city authorities, the project reflects Da Nang’s commitment to modernizing urban governance by treating data as a strategic resource and technology as a catalyst for innovation. Improving services for residents and businesses will remain a central objective.
The Digital Twin initiative is expected to lay the foundation for a modern digital city capable of forecasting trends, adapting to emerging challenges and supporting sustainable development in the years ahead.
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