Central Da Nang city was named Vietnam’s Smart City of 2025 at a ceremony held on December 23 by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), marking the sixth consecutive year the city has received the prestigious title.
This year, Da Nang earned top scores in three categories: smart governance, innovation and start-up attractiveness, and green environment.
Notably, the city also claimed the “Most Livable City” award, which was determined through public voting based on seven key criteria: governance, transportation, environment, infrastructure, start-up ecosystem, security, and digital economy.
Throughout 2025, alongside strengthening tourism development and environmental protection, Da Nang took pioneering steps in building infrastructure for the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. The city also advanced plans to establish a regional financial center through pilot programs and incentive mechanisms aimed at fostering a dynamic digital economy.
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